Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 Florence?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Florence, 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Florence $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Florence is $205. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Florence $99
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Florence $198
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Florence $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 Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$9.11
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Taxi from Airport$28
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In City Parking (Full Day)$34
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.69
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Bus From Airport$5.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Milan to Private Transfer with Bologna Stop: $1,061
- Accomodation to Meeting Point Pickup and Transfer Service: $290
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Rome with Stops at THE MALL & PRADA OUTLET: $286
- PRIVATE TRANSFER: from Florence to Assisi with stops in Montepulciano & Cortona: $286
- Private transfer from Florence to Pisa with 2hrs for sightseeing: $269
- Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $269
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from Florence to Roma with private chauffeur: $263
- Florence Airport Hotel transfer private driver English speaking: $263
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to San Gimignano: $260
- Private Transfer from Firenze to Pisa (PSA) Airport: $252
- Private Transfer from Firenze (FLR) Airport to Bucine: $250
- Florence to Bologna - Arrival Private Transfer: $231
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $11Florence $71
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.40
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class Tagliatelle Ravioli and Tortelloni: $22
- Florence Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $26
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $27
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $34
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $44
- Fresh Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class +Lots of Good Wine: $45
- Ravioli & Pasta Cooking Course with Tiramisu, Wine & Gift Apron: $47
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Bites of Florence Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $48
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Florence $34
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 Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.55
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Firenze Card (for Two)$114
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.83
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.97
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- 1-Hour Mythology Tour in Signoria Square: Experience for Children: $52
- 2 hours sunset walking tour: $218
- 2-Hour Private Evening Walking Guided Tour of Florence Culture: $183
- 3 Hours Private Tour with Personal Photographer in Florence: $159
- 4 WINES TASTING in a Chianti Classico Farm (Visit/tour at the winery included): $32
- 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $42
- 90 min Footbike tour in Florence: $29
- Academia Gallery Timed- Entry Tickets: $48
- Academia Gallery VIP Private Guided Tour with 5 Star EXPERT: $172
- Accademia & Michelangelo's David Express Tour: $40
- Accademia & Uffizi: Entry tickets & self-guided visit app: $100
- Accademia Galleries and Michelangelo's David Private Guided Tour: $227
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Florence $21
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.78
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Bottle of Wine$8.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $24
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $29
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $33
- Cellar Wine Tour: $34
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $34
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $39
- Wine Tasting of Brunello in a Historic Cellar: $39
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $40
- Chianti Wine Tour: Tuscan Reds: $41
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $45
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Florence?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Florence, 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.