Which place is cheaper, Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Bordeaux, 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 Bordeaux?
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.
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is the place to go for fine wines. It's a very mellow, cultural city where you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a quaint cafe or restaurant without being rushed. The city is the capital of Gironde, and the entire metropolitan area has over one million residents. The city also has a rather large and vibrant university and the population is known to be very tolerant and liberal. There is a very strong artistic vibe in the city and, due to it's history of English rule, there is an English flair to the area. The large student population means that there is no shortage of opportunities to see shows, hear music, or visit a museum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Paris, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Paris.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $29Bordeaux $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $29, while the average daily cost in Bordeaux is $181. 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 Bordeaux in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $16Bordeaux $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $32Bordeaux $146
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Bordeaux
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Bordeaux? 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 Bordeaux Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Bordeaux $18
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:
- 4 Hours Addis Airport Transfer with Ethiopian Cultural Tour: $299
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $23
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa Private Transfer: $30
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $152
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bordeaux
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bordeaux:
- Airport to Lège-Cap-Ferret Transfer in Business Sedan: $296
- Bordeaux to Airport Private Transfer in Van Business: $254
- Airport to Bordeaux Private Transfer in Business Sedan: $225
- Private Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $160
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Car: $148
- Bordeaux Airport Transfers: Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport BOD in Luxury Car: $148
- Arrival Private Transfers : Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux in Luxury Van: $117
- Departure Transfer: Bordeaux to Airport BOD by Luxury Van: $117
- Airport Transfer: Bordeaux Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Luxury Van: $117
- Airport Transfer: Airport BOD to Bordeaux by Business Car: $111
- Bordeaux : Private transfer to/from Mérignac Airport: $100
- Private One way Transfer from Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Bordeaux?
Prices for flights to both Bordeaux 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 $11Bordeaux $92
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:
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $54
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian cooking class Airport & hotel pick up: $68
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $70
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $75
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $76
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $77
- Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $85
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bordeaux
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bordeaux.
- Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights: $28
- Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour: $64
- No Diet Club : Bordeaux Food Tour in Les Chartrons !: $74
- Bordeaux Afternoon Food Tour : Sweets, Wine and Cheese: $76
- NO DIET CLUB - Unique food tour in Bordeaux !: $76
- 2-Hour River Dinner Cruise: $80
- Bordeaux : Best Food tour with a local guide: $95
- Bordeaux Food Tour – A Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $101
- The Ultimate Bordeaux Food Tour: Full Meal & Fine Wines: $101
- Organic : Bordeaux Food Tour: $115
- Bordeaux Organic Food Tour - French Apéro Style: $117
- Bordeaux Evening Food Tour : Local Delicacies: $124
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.91Bordeaux $26
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
- 5 hours Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
- Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $38
- Sightseeing Walking Tour: $40
- Open-bus Tour and Cycling: $41
- Local Food Open Market, City Tours & More.: $42
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour: $42
- Merkato Addis Ababa Guided Tour: $42
- Mercato Market Guided Tour with Coffee Tasting: $43
- Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $45
- Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
- Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $46
Tours and Activities in Bordeaux
Here are a few actual costs in Bordeaux for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Bordeaux by bicycle: a 3-hour tour immersive experience": $43
- 2 hours - Bordeaux Private tour with a native guide: $178
- 2h Walking tour of the "Ugly" Bordeaux: $57
- Best : Bordeaux walking tour in Eng + Glass of Wine (Tip based): $3.55
- Blind Tasting: 4 Bordeaux Natural Wine + Cheese experience: $34
- Blind Wine & Gastronomy Experience in Bordeaux: $115
- Blind Wine and Gastronomy Experience in Bordeaux: $117
- Bordeaux 1h30 City Walking Tour: Discover Historic Landmarks: $60
- Bordeaux : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $29
- Bordeaux Awakens: Private Sunrise Serenity Morning Tour: $180
- Bordeaux Bites & Stories: A Tasty City Adventure with a Local: $77
- Bordeaux City Walking Tour Discover Historic Landmarks: $105
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.40Bordeaux $30
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 Bordeaux
Also in Bordeaux, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting: $14
- Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $17
- Château Olivier: One Hour Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $23
- Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting: $27
- Pub Crawl Bordeaux : Drink, Laugh, Meet the World: $30
- Unusual wine tasting in DARWIN (Bordeaux)!: $33
- Taillan-Médoc: Château Visit and Wine Tasting in Bordeaux: $34
- Visit an urban winery & wine tasting in Bordeaux: $35
- Wine Tour and Tasting: $39
- Local Wine Tasting with Wine Store Owner: $41
- Bordeaux Wine Tasting Workshop with Food & Wine Pairings: $41
- Workshop Bordeaux wine tasting: 4 reds & charcuterie pairing: $45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Bordeaux, we can see that Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Bordeaux?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Bordeaux. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Bordeaux, 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.