Which place is cheaper, Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Atlanta, 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 Atlanta?
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.
Atlanta
Atlanta is a city rich in history but modern in its development and industry. It has a population of just under 500,000 with more than five million people living in the metropolitan area. It is also the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States The city is rich in culture and was at the center of the civil rights movement. It is the capital of the state of Georgia, and was home to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. It has the world's busiest airport and arguably some of the country's worst traffic, but the residents are recognized for their friendly and welcoming nature and the city is lush with green trees and wonderful parks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in United States of America, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United States of America.
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Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia PricesAtlanta Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $34Atlanta $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $34, while the average daily cost in Atlanta is $204. 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 Atlanta in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Atlanta $90
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Atlanta $180
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Atlanta
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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 Atlanta Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.36Atlanta $44
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$0.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Atlanta:
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MARTA Subway Ticket$4.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Atlanta
Also for Atlanta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Transfer From Atlanta to Hartsfield Airport ATL by Van: $300
- Atlanta Private Airport Transfer: $155
- Transfer from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport: $150
- Transfer from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport: $150
- Private Transfer: Atlanta to H. J. Airport ATL in Luxury SUV : $137
- Arrival Transfer: Atlanta Airport ATL to Atlanta in Luxury SUV: $135
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Luxury SUV: $135
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL by SUV: $135
- Black SUV Hourly Service & Luxury Airport Transfers: $125
- Private Transfer: H. J. Airport ATL to Atlanta in Business Car: $120
- Departure Transfer: Atlanta to Atlanta Airport ATL in Sedan Car: $120
- Private Transfer: Atlanta to H. J. Airport ATL in Business Car: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Atlanta?
Prices for flights to both Atlanta 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 $13Atlanta $74
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$0.05
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:
- Cooking Class, Injera baking & coffee ceremony: $48
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $58
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Ethiopian cooking class: $68
- Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $77
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Typical Food Prices in Atlanta
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Atlanta:
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Fast Food Lunch (for 2)$15
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Lunch$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Atlanta
For Atlanta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- City Lights Night Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $69
- City Lights Atlanta Night-Time Tour with Photos & Dinner Stop: $69
- Historic Market Food Tour and Biscuit Cooking Class: $70
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Wine Bar in Atlanta: $75
- Pasta Cooking Class With a Local Chef: $75
- 2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class: $90
- Ponce City Market 2.5-Hour Weekend Food Tour: $99
- Walking Food Tour: $105
- Atlanta Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Prohibition Themed Downtown Atlanta Progressive Dinner: $275
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.47Atlanta $56
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- "Discover An Exclusive Private Tour Experience": $69
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
- 3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 3 Days Rock Hewn Churches Cultural Tour in Lalibela: $300
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $69
- Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours: $69
- Addis Ababa AFull day experience history culture &local acti: $140
Tours and Activities in Atlanta
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Atlanta.
- 2-Hour Food, History and Street Art Tour of Ponce City Market: $95
- 2.5hr Guided Segway Tour of Historic Atlanta: $69
- 2.5hr Guided Segway Tour of Midtown Atlanta: $69
- 3-Hour Atlanta Beltline Food, Street Art and History Tour : $99
- 3-Hour Private Atlanta MCU Comics Inspired Film Location Tour: $175
- 4 Hour Atlanta Highlight Tour with Lunch Stop: $43
- 90-Minute Guided Sightseeing Tour: $36
- 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta: $36
- African American Atlanta Culture Tour by Private Car Service : $90
- Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus: $70
- Atlanta Comedy City Tour: $40
- Atlanta Electric Car City Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.86Atlanta $17
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 ): $58
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
Sample the Local Flavors in Atlanta
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Atlanta:
- Drag Queen Guided Pub Crawl and Cabaret Show: $36
- Half-Day Wine Tastings in the North Georgia Mountains : $115
- Full-Day Wine Country Wine Tastings From Atlanta : $120
- North Georgia Mountains Two Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $136
- North Georgia Mountains Three Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: $170
- Georgia Vineyards Wine Tour: $2,300
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Atlanta, we can see that Atlanta 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 Atlanta is in North America, 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 Atlanta would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Atlanta 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 Atlanta Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Atlanta?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Atlanta. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Atlanta, 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.