Which place is cheaper, Amsterdam or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Amsterdam?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Amsterdam, 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 Amsterdam?
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.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that cross and weave around the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The historical architecture, scenic bridges, and energetic cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $32Amsterdam $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $32, while the average daily cost in Amsterdam is $195. 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 Amsterdam in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $21Amsterdam $114
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $42Amsterdam $228
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Amsterdam
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Amsterdam? 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 Amsterdam Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.74Amsterdam $22
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$0.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $20
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $22
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $114
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram$3.57
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Renting a Bike$17
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One Hour Canal Cruise$11
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Single Day Transit Pass$2.90
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport$3.79
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- Private Transfer to/from Bruges: $860
- Private Transfer to/from Brussels: $770
- Private Transfer to/from Antwerp: $614
- Private Transfer from Zeebrugge to Amsterdam By Luxury car: $501
- Transfer Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport: $402
- Private Transfer to Bruges: $402
- Private Transfer from Amsterdam to Brussels: $391
- Amsterdam Cruise Port: Private Transfer to The Hague hotels: $347
- Rotterdam: Private transfer to/from Schiphol Airport: $324
- Amsterdam & Rotterdam Cruise Port: 1-Way Private Transfer: $324
- Schiphol & Cruise Port Rotterdam: 1-Way Private Transfer: $324
- Amsterdam and Rotterdam: 1-Way Private Transfer: $324
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Amsterdam?
Prices for flights to both Amsterdam 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 $8.35Amsterdam $49
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$0.06
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:
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $70
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $88
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Food Tour & cooking Authentic Flavours Of Ethiopia: $150
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea$6.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Food Tour Amsterdam (Tip Based): $5.69
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Jordaan Neighbourhood: $14
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $14
- Pizza Cruise with Drinks: $26
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks: $33
- A'DAM Lookout Entry Ticket and Dinner Voucher: $40
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket with A GOLD MENU Hard Rock Dinner: $45
- Food Tour Amsterdam's Jordaan District Self-Guided: $54
- 3 Course Dinner in the Dark: $58
- 3-course dinner party at a secret pop-up restaurant: $63
- Dutch Street Food Tour on Amsterdam Market: $67
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.86Amsterdam $42
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Private City Tour of Addis Ababa: $39
- Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Best of Addis Ababa City Tour: $50
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $56
- City Tour with Airport Pick-Up: $56
- Historical and sightseeing tour in Addis Ababa: $57
- Guided: Addis Ababa City Tour: $60
- Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa city Tour: $60
- Guided City Tour: $62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum$6.70
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House$19
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amstagram Tour & Moco Experience: $56
- Amsterdam (Museum Quarter) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $6.03
- Anne Frank Story & Neighborhood Walk Tour in Amsterdam: $48
- 1 Hour Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour : $114
- 1, 2 or 3-7 Days Nightclubs & Best Nightlife in Amsterdam Ticket: $15
- 1-Hour Canal Cruise in the Evening : $23
- 19th Century Amsterdam Guided Private Bike Tour : $262
- 2 Hour Dutch Masters Walking Private Tour: $171
- 2 Hour Small Group Canal Cruise w/ Dutch snacks & Onboard Bar: $44
- 2 Hours Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $222
- 2-Hour Dutch Masters Walking Tour: Explore Iconic Art and History: $14
- 2-Hour Private Anne Frank Walking Tour with Drink: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.19Amsterdam $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $52
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
- Pub crawl Addis Ababa: $69
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $0.89
- Amsterdam Private Self Guided Pub Crawl: $23
- Breugem Meeting Point: Brewery tour and beer tasting: $23
- City Centre Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $25
- Bar Crawl with Shots and Beer Maid Guide: $26
- Ludwig's Queer Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $26
- Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance: $26
- Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots: $27
- City Center Bar Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $27
- Amsterdam Private Pub Crawl in the City Center: $29
- Urban Wine Tasting with Optional Bites: $33
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in Urban Winery: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Amsterdam, we can see that Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam is in Europe, 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Amsterdam?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Amsterdam, 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.