Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Bangkok?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?
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.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Ethiopia, The Best Adventure Tours to Ethiopia, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bangkok, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Phuket.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $67Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $67, while the average daily cost in Bangkok is $76. 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 Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $43Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $86Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Bangkok? 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 Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $7.73Bangkok $5.80
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$0.52
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
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.19
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Skytrain Ticket$4.39
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.88
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.86
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Short Taxi Ride$2.47
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Boat Taxi$1.37
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Trains to airport$4.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): Transfer to Pattaya: $293
- Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK): Transfer to Pattaya hotels: $293
- Private Transfer from Bangkok to Krabi with 2h of Sightseeing: $287
- From Damnoen and Maeklong Markets Private Transfer: $234
- Private Transfer from Bangkok to Lampang with 2h of Sightseeing: $232
- Bangkok Hotel Transfer: to/from Koh Chang Hotel Transfer: $218
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Trat: $214
- Private Transfer from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport to Aranyaprathet: $204
- Private Full Day Guided City Tour & Hotel Transfer: $203
- From Pattaya Private Day Trip with Transfer: $200
- Private Transfer from Don Muang Airport to Koh Chang Hotel: $199
- Private Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Koh Chang hotel: $193
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok 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 $17Bangkok $18
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$0.12
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:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping in Shiro Meda Market : $72
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
- Food Tour in Addis Ababa: $205
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.49
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.49
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Pad Thai$1.92
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $21
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $24
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $25
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $25
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Chao Phraya River Serenade: VIVA Alangka Dinner Cruise, Bangkok: $28
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $7.98Bangkok $16
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $55
- Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
- City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $65
- Food tasting tours, Enjera/Injera baking,coffee ceremony,Tej tasting: $69
- Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up: $70
- Addis Ababa Half Day Shopping Tour: $70
- Addis Ababa City tour: $72
- Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: $75
- “Addis Ababa City Tours”: $75
- Every day Addis Ababa City Tour : $75
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off: $79
- Addis Food Tasting Tour : $79
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.39
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.60
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.37
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.49
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$66
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Fish Pedicure$4.11
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.74
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $93
- Bangkok Sea Life + Madame Tussauds Entrance Tickets : $49
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $61
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $66
- 'Sunset Cruise' Canal Boat Tour - Fully guided 3hrs: $76
- (Join Tour) BANGKOK 'S 2 HOURS CANAL TOUR: $63
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $18
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $117
- 2-Day River Kwai Jungle Rafts Experience from Bangkok: $206
- 2-Day Tour along River Kwai with Accommodation: $229
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in Bangkok's Chinatown: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $6.59Bangkok $6.00
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- The Bangkok Pub Crawl: $20
When comparing the travel costs between Addis Ababa and Bangkok, we can see that Bangkok is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Addis Ababa is in Africa and Bangkok is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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 Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 85% larger than the population of Addis Ababa. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Bangkok, 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.