Which place is cheaper, Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Dubrovnik, 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 Dubrovnik?
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.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, the "Pearl of the Adriatic", is a beautiful walled city in southern Croatia that sits on the edge of the Adriatic Sea. It's a small city, with only about 40,000 residents, but it's become one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city was historically built on maritime trade, which is not surprising given its location near major Italian and Greek ports such as Venice, Bari, Corfu, and Trieste. It was a center of language and literature and was the home of many important poets, playwrights, painters, and scientists during the 15th and 16th centuries. Today its economy is dependent on tourism and it is one of the most popular destinations in the region. People visit the city for its impressive history, beautiful setting, great weather, and interesting architecture.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Split, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Dubrovnik $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Dubrovnik is $180. 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 Dubrovnik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Dubrovnik $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Dubrovnik $148
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Dubrovnik
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Dubrovnik? 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 Dubrovnik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Dubrovnik $25
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 Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubrovnik:
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Bus Around Town$1.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubrovnik
Also for Dubrovnik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zagreb to VIP Transfer with Your Choice of Tours: $846
- Split: TO Dubrovnik Private Transfer with Stop in Ston: $467
- Budva to Dubrovnik one way transfer: $460
- Private Transfer from Mostar to Dubrovnik: $362
- Private transfer from Tivat to Dubrovnik city: $303
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik city: $303
- From Split: Private Transfer to Dubrovnik with Sightseeing: $298
- Private one way transfer from Dubrovnik to Orebić: $296
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Split with 2 hours Sightseeing: $292
- Private Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik: $292
- Private Transfer from Dubrovnik to Trogir with 2h of Sightseeing, local driver: $286
- Transfer Dubrovnik to Split with Sightseeing in Ston Town: $282
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Dubrovnik?
Prices for flights to both Dubrovnik 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 $11Dubrovnik $85
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 Dubrovnik
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubrovnik:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2)$33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gastro Dinner and Cruise around Dubrovnik Old Town: $89
- Dubrovnik Food Tour: Local Dishes & City Stories: $113
- Sunset Dubrovnik & Dinner At St Jacob Beach: $115
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $125
- Old Town Dubrovnik Food Tour With 8 Authentic Croatian Tastings: $136
- Richet Cooking Class Discover Dubrovnik Culinary Treasures: $137
- Dinner in the Sky Dubrovnik - Dine 50m Above Ground: $149
- Croatian Traditional Cuisine: Peka Cooking Lesson: $155
- Dubrovnik Sunset Cruise with dinner on board: $157
- Dubrovnik Old Town Food Tour: Small-Group Experience: $160
- Cooking Classes Traditional Meals of Konavle region: $198
- Blue Cave, Elaphiti Islands, Wine Tasting and Cooking Experience: $251
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Dubrovnik $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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubrovnik
For Dubrovnik, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Boat to Lokrum Island (for 2)$15
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Dubrovnik City Wall Tour (for 2)$60
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Dubrovnik Cable Car (for 2)$51
Tours and Activities in Dubrovnik
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubrovnik.
- 'Game of Thrones' Walking Tour in Dubrovnik: $81
- 2-Hour Dubrovnik Fun and Exciting Jet Ski Safari Adventure Tour: $160
- 3-Hour Dubrovnik Countryside ATV/Quad Safari Adventure Tour: $126
- 3-Hour Private Fort Lovrijenac and City Walls Tour with a Local Guide: $86
- 4 Hours Caves, Snorkeling and Swimming Tour in Dubrovnik: $89
- ATV Dubrovnik Safari Tour: Mt Srd & Traditional Villages: $120
- Adults Only Sunset Cruise in Dubrovnik on a 16th-Century Karaka: $47
- Adventure Dalmatia - Sunset Sea Kayaking & Snorkelling Dubrovnik: $52
- Adventure Park Cadmos Village from Dubrovnik: $206
- Ancient Old City– Finest tour of Dubrovnik: $29
- Ancient Ston Walls & Exquisite Oysters: A Half-Day Adventure: $204
- Best Dubrovnik Tour for Cruise Passengers: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Dubrovnik $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 Dubrovnik
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubrovnik:
- Dubrovnik Sunset Tour with Wine Tasting: $40
- Panoramic Dubrovnik Tour Golden Hour Sunset and Wine Tasting: $44
- Columbo Pub Crawl Dubrovnik: $69
- Private Scenic Sunset Tour & Premium Wine Tasting Above Dubrovnik: $74
- Ston and Korcula Island Day Trip from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Day Tour of Korcula Island from Dubrovnik with Wine Tasting: $79
- Dubrovnik Private Sunset Tour: Mt Srd & Wine Tasting: $83
- Konavle Valley Wine Tour from Dubrovnik -Train Ride &Wine Tasting: $92
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting: $92
- Day trip to Korčula and Pelješac with Wine Tasting from Koločep: $101
- Konavle Valley Tour, Train Ride and Wine Tasting from Kolocep: $102
- Half-Day Tour from Dubrovnik to Konavle with Wine Tasting: $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Dubrovnik, we can see that Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Dubrovnik?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Dubrovnik. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Dubrovnik, 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.