Which place is cheaper, Dublin 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 Dublin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Dublin, 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 Dublin?
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.
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun capital city of Ireland and home to over a third of the country's population. There are almost 2 million people in the metropolitan area. It's also the most common entry point into the country for visitors. Once you arrive, its a good idea to head over to the main tourist office in St. Andrew's Church off Grafton Street. They can give you maps and information to make sure your trip is efficient and fun. Many people enjoy seeing what remains of the Georgian architecture throughout the city. Much of the city is also modernist in style with many blocks made up of offices.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Ireland, and The Best Luxury Tours to Ireland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Dublin $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Dublin is $204. 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 Dublin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Dublin $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Dublin $156
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Dublin
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Dublin? 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 Dublin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Dublin $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$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $29
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Airport Pickup and transfer: $18
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Dublin:
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Rental Car for a Day$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dublin
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dublin:
- One-Way Private Transfer to Killarney: $844
- One-Way Private Transfer to Cork City: $692
- One-Way Private Transfer to Shannon Airport: $669
- One-Way Private Transfer to Limerick: $634
- Dublin Glasnevin National Cemetery Audio Tour with Transfers: $369
- Jameson and Guinness Private Tour with Transfers: $336
- Dublin Zoo: Skip-the-Line Tickets with Private Transfers: $332
- Dublin Airport & City Transfers: $286
- Private Transfer from Dundalk to Belfast City Airport (BHD): $246
- Private Max 5 Luxury Electric Limousine Transfer, Dublin City to Dublin Airport: $240
- Dublin To Drogheda Private Luxury Car Transfer: $240
- Dublin Airport: Private 1-Way Minivan Transfer to Dublin: $226
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Dublin?
Prices for flights to both Dublin 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 $11Dublin $97
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
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ 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
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
Typical Food Prices in Dublin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Dublin:
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Lunch Lynam's Pub$4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dublin
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dublin.
- Food on Foot: Dublin Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $31
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $32
- Belvedere Irish Night Show, Dance and Traditional 3-Course Dinner: $68
- Dublin Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Churros, History, & More: $70
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Dublin !: $71
- Celtic Nights with Irish Dinner, Music & Dance Show: $80
- Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s: $87
- Delicious Walking Food Tour: $93
- Dublin 3-Course Irish Food Tour: 3 Historic Pubs: $102
- Delicious Dublin Coolest Neighborhood Food Tour: $109
- Howth Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Tour: $115
- Local Food Tour with 8 Tastings and Drinks: $116
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Dublin $28
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City Tour & Coffee Ceremony with Shopping areas: $18
- National Museum Guided Tour with Lucy Fossil: $28
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee & Food: $28
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
- Guided City Tour with Coffee Break & Entry fee: $30
- Kebena to Entoto Green Corridor Discovery Tour: $30
- Mercato Market Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup: $32
- Best Addis Ababa Half-Day Tour: $32
- Premium Addis Ababa Piassa Walking Tour with Coffee Ceremony: $32
- Flexible City tour Museum's,other layover vist: $35
- Red Terror Memorial Storytelling Experience: $35
- Coffee Ceremony & Traditional Clothing Tour: $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dublin
Here are a few typical costs in Dublin for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Wild Wicklow Tour$30
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Guinness Brewery for Two$31
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St Pauls Cathedral$5.12
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Dublin Writer's Museum$7.17
Tours and Activities in Dublin
Here are a few actual costs in Dublin for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (Christmas Morning) Glendalough Half Day Tour from Dublin: $85
- (Small Group) Shore Tour from Dublin:Dublin Highlights and Glendalough Day Trip: $125
- 1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin: $57
- 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour: $26
- 2-Day Northern Ireland Tour from Dublin Including Belfast and Giants Causeway: $228
- 2-Day Southern Ireland Tour from Dublin:Including Blarney and Cliffs of Moher: $228
- 2-Day Wild Atlantic Way Tour From Dublin: $228
- 2-Hours Indoor Challenge Adventure Experience in Dublin: $33
- 3-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula Rail Tour: $1,116
- 5-Day Tour of West Ireland: Blarney Stone & Cliffs of Moher: $1,930
- 6-Day Tour of Southern Ireland from Dublin: $1,023
- A Self Guided Walking Tour of Dublin's Docklands: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Dublin $19
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Dublin
Also in Dublin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Awesome Bar Crawl in Dublin Ireland: $15
- Generation Pub Crawl Dublin: $16
- Generation Pub Crawl: $16
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting: $23
- Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience: $26
- City Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Roe & Co Distillery Experiences: $32
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins: $35
- Dublin Jameson Distillery Guided tour and Tasting in French: $35
- Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings: $36
- Jameson Distillery Secret Whiskey Tasting Experience: $47
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital: $47
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Dublin, we can see that Dublin 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 Dublin is in Europe, 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 Dublin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dublin 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 Dublin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Dublin?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Dublin. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Dublin, 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.