Should you visit Addis Ababa or Casablanca?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Casablanca, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
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.
Casablanca
Casablanca is so much more than a classic Bogart movie with killer one-liners. It is also the largest, most cosmopolitan city in the country of Morocco. Sitting at the economic and industrial heart of this region, Casablanca has a population of approximately four million. Brush up on your high school French before visiting this lively city as it's the main language spoken by the locals. While this is the most liberal and progressive city in Morocco, remember to be cautious in this region of the world with your western views.
Which city is cheaper, Casablanca or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $70, while the average daily cost in Casablanca is $62. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Addis Ababa and Casablanca in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Addis Ababa can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $45, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $90.
A hotel room in Casablanca is about $72 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
The price of a meal in Addis Ababa can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $18 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $7.20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Food in Casablanca costs travelers about $17 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Addis Ababa $18
Casablanca $17
Typical Food prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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:
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Traditional Ethiopian cooking class in Addis Ababa:
$61
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Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa:
$65
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Local Ethiopian Food Tour:
$75
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Local Ethiopian Food Tour:
$77
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Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show:
$77
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Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa:
$90
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HALF-DAY + dinner Addis Ababa:
$95
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HALF DAY + DINNER Addis Abeba city tour:
$97
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Ethiopian Unique Culinary Food Tours:
$98
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Local Ethiopian Food Tour:
$108
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Ethiopian Cooking Class and Food Tour, Addis Ababa and Lalibela:
$124
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Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis with transfers:
$129
Typical Food prices in Casablanca
Some typical examples of dining costs in Casablanca are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Casablanca
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Casablanca.
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Private Virtual Moroccan Cooking Class Experience with a Local:
$27
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$87
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Casablanca Food Tour - Moroccan Street Food Tour:
$94
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Casablanca Food Tour - Marché Central & Seafood Lunch:
$140
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Authentic Moroccan Home-Cooking: Private Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local:
$146
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Casablanca Food Tour:
$156
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6-Hour Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Casablanca:
$156
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Authentic Moroccan Cooking Class in Casablanca with Hotel Transfers:
$156
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Casablanca unique private walking food tour.:
$166
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers:
$171
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Experience Moroccan Cuisine - Private Market Tour & Cooking Class with Transfers:
$173
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Moroccan Cooking Class + eating with locals:
$174
Local Transportation
To get around in Addis Ababa, the average visitor spends $8.12 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Casablanca is $9.67 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa:
$32
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Private arrival and departure Transfer:
$45
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Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa City Transfer:
$51
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Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer:
$77
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Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa:
$124
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Private Transfer from Addis Ababa to Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD):
$124
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Private transfer: Addis Ababa to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD):
$622
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Private transfer: Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to Addis Ababa:
$622
Typical Local Transportation prices in Casablanca
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Casablanca:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Casablanca
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Casablanca:
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6-days Tour package from Casablanca to Fes via Tangier &Private airport transfer:
$1,244
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5-days Tour package from Casablanca to Fes via & Private airport transfers:
$1,120
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2 Day Morocco Tour From Casablanca To Zagora Desert with private Transfers:
$784
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Private Transfer from Casablanca (CMN) Airport to Ouarzazate:
$622
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Private Transfer: Casablanca to Mohammed V International Airport (CMN):
$622
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Private Transfer: Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Casablanca:
$622
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Best Tour to Chefchaouen - from Casablanca in private Transfers (2 Day Trip):
$592
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Private Transfer from Casablanca (CMN) Airport to Agadir:
$539
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Casablanca to Essaouira: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver):
$459
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Casablanca private transfer from Casablanca city to Agadir airport (AGA):
$452
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Private transfer from Casablanca to Chefchaouen:
$443
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Casablanca to Chefchaouen: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver):
$437
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Casablanca?
Prices for flights to both Casablanca 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.
Entertainment
In Addis Ababa, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $8.38 per person, per day.
Casablanca's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around $8.02 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
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Hiking to Yeka | Stopover Tour: 8687' , semi-monolithic rock-hewn church:
$31
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Arba Minch Walking Tour:
$32
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Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour:
$36
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Addis Ababa - Half Day City Tour:
$36
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Barok tour Ethiopia @aa:
$40
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Walking Tour of Addis Abeba - Discover Addis the Authentic way:
$41
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Addis Ababa City Tours:
$43
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Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa:
$47
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Historical Tour:
$50
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Addis Ababa City Tour:
$50
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Impress Addis City Tours:
$50
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City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car:
$51
Tours and Activities in Casablanca
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Casablanca are as follows:
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10 Day Morocco Affordable Tour starting in Casablanca and ending in Tangier:
$2,600
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10 Day private tour around Moroccco:
$2,074
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10 Days 9 Nights Budgeted Casablanca Adventure:
$2,051
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10 Days 9 Nights Luxury Tour of Morocco:
$2,295
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10 Days 9 Nights Private Morocco Tour from Casablanca with Camel Trek:
$2,364
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10 Days Grand Morocco Tour for Best Experience:
$1,991
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10 Days Imperial Cities and Desert Tours:
$2,261
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10 Days Morocco Luxury Classic Tour:
$4,198
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10 Days Tour From Casablanca to Merzouga Desert, Chefchaouen, Fes and Marrakech:
$3,636
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10 Days Tour From Casablanca, Morocco:
$1,866
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10 Days Tour Imperial Cities and Sahara Desert (Any Departing Point):
$1,963
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10 Days Tour from Casablanca:
$1,493
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Addis Ababa, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $6.92.
Sample the Local Flavors in Casablanca
Also in Casablanca, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Day Tour of Casablanca with Lunch and Wine Tasting in Benslimane Vineyard:
$170
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Organic Wine Tour And Premium Lunch In Casablanca Valley:
$188
When comparing the travel costs between Addis Ababa and Casablanca, we can see that Addis Ababa 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. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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