Which place is cheaper, Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen, 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 Chefchaouen?
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.
Chefchaouen
To feel like you've really stepped back in time to the glory days of Morocco, you're going to want to spend time in Chefchaouen. This town's beautiful medina is filled with white washed buildings with blue highlights. The wandering alleyways provide a fairy tale setting where you can relax for a few days. This mountainous region is a humble example of the classic picture of this area. Set against the backdrop of the Rif Mountains, the white and powder blue accented buildings and call to calls to prayer throughout the day let every visitor know they've arrived in a relaxing spot of peace and serenity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Morocco, and The Best Luxury Tours to Morocco.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Chefchaouen $71
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Chefchaouen is $71. 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 Chefchaouen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Chefchaouen $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Chefchaouen $48
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen? 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 Chefchaouen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Chefchaouen $16
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$0.18
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: $148
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Chefchaouen:
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Taxi Ride$1.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chefchaouen
Also for Chefchaouen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- One-Way Transfer from Tangier to Fez via chefchaouen or from fez: $285
- Private Luxury Transfer from Chefchaouen to Tangier: $273
- Transfer to/from Tangier and Chefchaouen: $210
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Airport Casablanca: $200
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Casablanca: $200
- Vip Private Transfer from Chefchaouen to Fes Vice Versa: $183
- Chefchaouen to the city of Casablanca Private Transfer: $170
- Private Transfer From Chefchaouen to Rabat: $154
- Chefchaouen to Fes Private Transfer: $132
- Transfer Private From Chefchaouen To Fes: $121
- Private Transfers from Chefchaouen to Fez (one way): $110
- Chefchaouen to Fes Transfer(Private): $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?
Prices for flights to both Chefchaouen 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 $11Chefchaouen $31
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:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Typical Food Prices in Chefchaouen
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chefchaouen:
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Lunch for Two$9.08
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Dinner for Two$10
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Cupcake$0.30
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Nutella and Yogurt$2.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chefchaouen
For Chefchaouen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Moroccan Dishes with a Local Family Cooking Classes: $23
- Moroccan Family Dinner & Local Cultural Experience in Chefchaouen: $35
- Authentic Chefchaouen Cooking Class and Market Tour and Flavors: $45
- Moroccan Cooking Class in Chefchaouen & Food Market by Chef Moha: $46
- Cooking Class - Chefchaouen -: $46
- Cooking class of the medditeranean diet: $48
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $53
- Cooking Class with Market Tour & Meal: $57
- Cooking Class with Market Tour and Meal in Chefchaouen: $57
- Moroccan Cooking Class with a Local Family & Market Visit: $63
- Chefchaouen Family Dinner Experience: $65
- Chefchaouen Street Food Tour: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Chefchaouen $17
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 3-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
- 3-Day Coffee Farm & Local Culture Experience in Yirgalem: $288
- 3-Day Lalibela Rock-hewn churches and Addis Ababa City Tour.: $890
- 3-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience in Jinka & Turmi: $620
Tours and Activities in Chefchaouen
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chefchaouen.
- 10-Day Morocco Adventure: Casablanca to the Sahara: $5,013
- 3-Day Trekking from Chefchaouen – Rif Mountains Adventure: $229
- 3-Hour Blue City Tour Souks, Shopping and Rooftop Chill: $35
- 3-Hour Private Legacy Tour in Chefchaouen: $28
- Akchour waterfalls tours: $92
- Blue Cite Walking Tour-Hidden Alleys & Local Secrets with Guide: $67
- Blue Echoes of Chefchaouen |Sunset City Tour & snack tasting: $91
- Casablanca: 10-Day Morocco Highlights & Desert Adventure: $1,743
- Chefchaouen Blue Vibes Ultimate Medina Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $92
- Chefchaouen Night Walk: Street Food & Gnawa Rooftop Experience: $29
- Chefchaouen Photography tour: $51
- Chefchaouen Private Tour with Local Guide | Blue City Walk: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Chefchaouen $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen, we can see that Chefchaouen is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Chefchaouen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chefchaouen 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 Chefchaouen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Chefchaouen?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Chefchaouen. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Chefchaouen, 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.