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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Brisbane?

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

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

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.

Brisbane

Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Australia, and The Best Adventure Tours to Australia.


Which place is cheaper, Brisbane 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Brisbane is $148. 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 Brisbane in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Brisbane $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Brisbane $156
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Brisbane

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Brisbane? 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 Brisbane


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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 Brisbane Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Brisbane $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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:

  • Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $135
  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $37
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $25
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:


  • Airtrain to the City
    $9.42
  • Go Card
    $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane

Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Return Private Theme Park Transfer From Brisbane: $290
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Airport to Noosa for 1 to 3 people: $265
  • Brisbane Airport to Noosa Private Transfer for 2: $248
  • NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Brisbane Airport (BNE): $245
  • Private Transfer to Gold Coast /OOL Airport from Brisbane /BNE Airport (1-7 Pax): $223
  • Brisbane Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Brisbane hotels: $202
  • Airport Transfer with Go Card and SIM Card: $184
  • Airport Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Car: $142
  • Airport Transfer: Brisbane to Brisbane Airport BNE in Luxury Car: $142
  • Arrival Private Transfer: Brisbane Airport BNE to Brisbane in Luxury Van: $130
  • Sirromet Winery 3 Course Lunch, Tour, Tastings and Transfers: $129
  • Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $121

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Brisbane?

Prices for flights to both Brisbane 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 $13
    Brisbane $52
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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:

  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $68
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours : $99
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

Typical Food Prices in Brisbane

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


  • Hamburger Lunch
    $5.03
  • Cup of Coffee
    $1.88
  • Chinese Food Lunch
    $7.85
  • Ice cream
    $3.46
  • Japanese Meal
    $13
  • Smoothie
    $4.08
  • Japanese Soup
    $7.23
  • Coffee & Muffin
    $4.40
  • Morning Mint Tea
    $2.20
  • Veggie Burger & Chips
    $8.80
  • Bread
    $1.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane

For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $159
  • Local Icons Food Tour: $340

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Brisbane $23

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

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

  • Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $100
  • Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $72
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
  • 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
  • A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $59
  • A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $69

Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane

For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Concert Tickets
    $13

Tours and Activities in Brisbane

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

  • 1hr Animal Tour: $42
  • 2 Hour Sunset Jetski Tour on the Brisbane River: $102
  • 3-Hour Walking Tour in Brisbane: $55
  • 4 Hour Jetski Adventure from Brisbane to Moreton Bay: $301
  • 4 Hour Jetski Adventure to the Top of South Stradbroke Island: $153
  • 90min Brisbane River Cruise/Tour: $34
  • Adventure Moreton Island Wrecks Adventure Package: $116
  • Afternoon Moreton Bay Sailing Tour: $77
  • Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife & Nature Park VIP Private Tour: $858
  • Alpaca Feeding with Wildlife Nature Park Visit Private Tour: $858
  • BNE - MtTamborine All Inclusive Tour with Lunch and Tastings: $127
  • Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane: $193

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Brisbane $48

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

Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:


  • Evening at the Bar
    $9.42
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.80
  • Guiness Beer
    $5.34
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.16

Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:

  • XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
  • XXXX Brewery Tour: $24
  • Stone & Wood Brewery Tour: $29
  • Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $95
  • Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $97
  • Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $97
  • Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $100
  • Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $121
  • Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $128
  • Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch: $128
  • Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $129
  • Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $142


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


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Brisbane?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Brisbane, 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.