A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Boston for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Boston?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Boston, 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 Boston?

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.

Boston

Boston is one of the oldest and most historic cities in New England. It is also the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the largest city in the region. The city proper covers 48 square miles and has a population of more than 600,000. The Greater Boston area has 4.5 million people and is the tenth largest metropolitan area in the country.

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Which place is cheaper, Boston 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.

  • Addis Ababa Prices
    Ethiopia Prices
    Boston Prices
    USA Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Addis Ababa $38
    Boston $291

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $38, while the average daily cost in Boston is $291. 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 Boston in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $21
    Boston $166
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $42
    Boston $332
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Boston

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Boston? 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.

Hotels in Addis Ababa


Hotels in Boston


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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 Boston Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.72
    Boston $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • 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:

  • Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $20
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $22
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $33
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Boston

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Boston are as follows:


  • Taxi
    $35
  • Subway Daily Pass
    $9.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boston

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boston:

  • Luxor Limo Private Transfer and City Tour: $1,195
  • Private Transfer: between Manhattan and Boston: $986
  • Flynn Cruiseport Private Transfer to Boston: $695
  • Round trip Airport Transfer: Logan - Boston: $300
  • Boston Logan Airport to Killington/Okemo Private Transfer: $287
  • Boston Logan Airport (BOS): Private Transfer to Boston city: $247
  • Boston’s Logan International Airport to Providence – Arrival Private Transfer : $172
  • Boston Airport (BOS): Transfer to Flynn Cruise Port Boston: $171
  • Private Transfer in Boston (BOS) Airport/Home/Hotel/Work : $160
  • Limo Private Transfer Boston to Logan International Airport : $160
  • Private Transfer between Boston Logan Airport and Boston City: $150
  • Boston Logan Airport Transfer Limo & Car Service: $140

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Boston?

Prices for flights to both Boston 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Addis Ababa $14
    Boston $86
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:


  • 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:

  • Dinner Cultural shows and best Nightlife : $21
  • 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
  • City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping Mercato Market : $72
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $76
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $86
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $95
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $108
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Boston

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Boston.

  • Self Guided "The North End Pizza, Cannoli and Picnic" Solo Walking Tour : $5.50
  • AM Coffee Walks with Salem Food Tours: $34
  • North End Pizza Walking Tour with 3 Slices & Cannoli: $55
  • Boston's North End Pizza & History Walking Food Tour: $55
  • Pizza Beer and Paul Revere Tour: $60
  • Boston's North End Small Group Food Tour : $69
  • North End Food Experience with Pizza, Meats & Cheese: $75
  • Ultimate Boston Food Tour: North End & Boston Public Market: $84
  • Ultimate Food Tour of North End & Public Market: $84
  • Union Square, Somerville Neighborhood Food Tour: $100
  • Boston Harbor: Gourmet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise: $108
  • Local Gems of the South End Neighborhood Food Tour: $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.84
    Boston $33

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

  • Addis Ababa City Tour: $46
  • Layover Tour with National Museum & Mercato: $48
  • Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
  • Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
  • Best of Addis Ababa City Tour: $53
  • Guided City Tour: $54
  • Guided Walking Tour with National Museum: $55
  • Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $59
  • City Highlights and Market Tour: $60
  • Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
  • Addis Ababa city Tour: $60
  • Addis Ababa City Tour: $60

Typical Entertainment Prices in Boston

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Boston are as follows:


  • Two Tickets to Celtics Game
    $101
  • Duck Tour
    $32

Tours and Activities in Boston

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boston are as follows:

  • Boston Massachusetts Private Photography Tour: $130
  • "Ghosts of Boston" Walking Ghost Tour: $25
  • "Witch Trials" Walking Tour in Salem: $25
  • 1 If By Land Walking Tours: History Walking Tour of Boston: $45
  • 1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Boston: $48
  • 1692 Salem Day Tour: $32
  • 1692 Salem Night Walking Tour: $32
  • 2 Hour Boston Historical and Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
  • 2 Hour North End 'Little Italy' Walking Tour : $35
  • 2-Hour Beacon Hill True Crime Expert Guided Tour: $35
  • 2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour: $40
  • 80-Min Narrated Trolley Tour of Historic Boston & Freedom Trail: $38

For more ideas for your next trip, check out Free Things to Do in Boston, Must-See Monuments and Memorials In Boston, and The Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.


Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $3.18
    Boston $27

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
  • Pub crawl Addis Ababa: $69

Sample the Local Flavors in Boston

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Boston:

  • Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl : $23
  • Salem Booze and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl by US Ghost Adventures: $28
  • Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl: $28
  • Haunted Pub Crawl of Historic Pubs and Taverns: $30
  • Salem Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
  • History Pub Crawl Tour Along the Freedom Trail: $59
  • Boston Small-Group Freedom Trail History Tour Pub Crawl: $60
  • Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack: $105


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Boston, we can see that Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Boston 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 Boston Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Boston?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Boston. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Boston, 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.