Which place is cheaper, Delhi 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 Delhi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Delhi, 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 Delhi?
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.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $36Delhi $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $53. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $20Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $40Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Delhi? 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 Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.53Delhi $5.22
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$0.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport Transfer and pickup: $19
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $19
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $21
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $139
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.89
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.95
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.77
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Auto-rickshaw$1.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Delhi to Jaipur transfer via Bharatpur and Ranthambore park visit: $300
- Enjoy South Indian Cuisine At Dakshin - Sheraton New Delhi with Private Transfer: $255
- Delhi hotels to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $205
- 3-days Jaipur,Delhi Tour by Fast Train includes,Train tickets,Hotel & Transfers: $190
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $189
- Evening Delhi city tour with pickup transfer: $183
- Private Transfer Delhi to Amritsar: $176
- A Delectable Meal At The Great Kebab Factory with Private Transfer: $172
- From Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $169
- Private Transfer: Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar: $165
- Private Transfer Delhi to Jaipur: $133
- One Way Private Transfer Delhi to Manali: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $14Delhi $20
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$0.06
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:
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Ethiopia Half-Day Market Tour Food Tour & Coffee Ceremony Tours: $60
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping Mercato Market : $72
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Night Food Tour with a Local Delhi Expert: $12
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $19
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour: $28
- Food Tour in Delhi: $30
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $33
- Cooking Demo + Lunch/Dinner and interaction with an Indian family @ Chez Anjali: $35
- Unzip Old Delhi with Rickshaw Ride and Food Tour at Chandni Chowk - 4 hours: $40
- Discover Old 4-Hour Evening Walking Tour includes Guide & Dinner: $40
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- The Great Indian Food Tour (Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk) : $44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.64Delhi $13
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $23
- Authentic Addis Ababa City Tour with a Local Guide: $44
- Limalimo ethiopia tours: $46
- Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $50
- City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $51
- Best of Merkato Addis Guided Tour: $52
- Best of Addis Ababa City Tour: $53
- Guided City Tour: $54
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $54
- Addis Ababa highlights of the city tour: $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Day Agra Taj Mahal Overnight Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $199
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $145
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- Agra Same Day Private Tour From Delhi: $82
- All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Customized Full Day Tour of Old and New Delhi: $5.00
- Delhi Agra Jaipur 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $40
- Delhi Agra Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $34
- Delhi And Taj Mahal Sunrise tour from Delhi 2 Days: $210
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.01Delhi $8.57
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
- Locally crafted beer and wine tasting and nightlife in Addis tour: $85
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Delhi, we can see that Delhi 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 Delhi is in Asia, 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi 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 Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Addis Ababa. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Delhi, 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.