Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Adelaide, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and also the nation's largest when ranked by its population of over three million. There are also more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis Ababa, making the city a hub for international diplomacy concerning Africa. Other draws include its thriving marketplaces, spicy food, and rich coffee.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $29Adelaide $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $29, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $142. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Addis Ababa and Adelaide in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $16Adelaide $70
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $32Adelaide $140
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Adelaide
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Adelaide? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Addis Ababa Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.80Adelaide $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
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Short Taxi Ride$0.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa Private Transfer: $30
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- Airport Pickup and transfer: $18
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:
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Shuttle from the Train Station$3.86
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide
Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $298
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Car: $120
- Adelaide Airport Transfers : Airport ADL to Adelaide City in Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Luxury Van: $106
- Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Luxury Van: $106
- Adelaide Premium Chauffeur Airport Transfers Experience: $89
- Adelaide Chauffeur Airport Transfer: $87
- Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $72
- Adelaide Airport(ADL)to Adelaide city - Arrival Private Transfer: $65
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Adelaide Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $59
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Addis Ababa change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAddis Ababa $11Adelaide $58
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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Slice of Cake$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa
For Addis Ababa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $30
- A Taste of Adelaide Central Markets Food Tour: $42
- Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $65
- Tastes of Chinatown Adelaide food tour: $85
- Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour: $93
- Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $133
- Cooking classes Goolwa: $140
- Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $215
- Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.89Adelaide $15
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
- 3-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
- 3-Day Coffee Farm & Local Culture Experience in Yirgalem: $288
- 3-Day Lalibela Rock-hewn churches and Addis Ababa City Tour.: $890
Tours and Activities in Adelaide
For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $109
- Adelaide Gaol Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation: $33
- Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $18
- Adelaide : East & South Terraces Walking Tour: $42
- Adelaide Central Market Delicious Lunch Tour: $133
- Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $122
- Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $46
- Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $152
- Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $58
- Adelaide City Kayak Tour: $56
- Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural tour: $99
- Adelaide City to Sea Bike Tour: $98
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.38Adelaide $24
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:
- Pirate Life Brewery Tour: $32
- Half-day McLaren Vale & Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $59
- Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $72
- Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour: $72
- Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting: $89
- Adelaide Food Odyssey: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $105
- Barossa Day Out: Wines, Brewery, Chocolate & Lunch: $105
- Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $111
- Picnic and Wine Tasting Experience in the Barossa Valley: $111
- From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $118
- Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch: $118
- From Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Adelaide, we can see that Adelaide is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Addis Ababa is in Africa and Adelaide is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Addis Ababa would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Addis Ababa and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Adelaide would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Adelaide than you might in Addis Ababa.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Addis Ababa Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Adelaide?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Adelaide, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.