Which place is cheaper, Genoa 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 Genoa?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Genoa, 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 Genoa?
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.
Genoa
Located on the coast of northwest Italy, Genoa is a port city and capital of the Liguria region. With a long history as a rich and powerful trade center, Genoa's past of many centuries is still visible in its old port, stunning architecture, and charming alleyways. A traveler can spend days walking along seaside villas, admiring towering churches, and shopping the boutiques of the city. Genoa is also the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, featuring what is thought to be his birth home and many other quaint abodes.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Italy.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $36Genoa $197
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Genoa is $197. 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 Genoa in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $20Genoa $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $40Genoa $182
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Genoa
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Genoa? 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 Genoa Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.53Genoa $8.85
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:
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $139
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $21
- Addis Ababa Airport Transfer and pickup: $19
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $19
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Genoa
Also for Genoa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private One Way Transfer from Zermatt to Genoa: $844
- Genova : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $592
- Private Door-To-Door Transfer From Genoa To Florence: $281
- Private Direct Transfer From Genoa to Nice, En Speaking Driver: $267
- Departure Private Transfer from Genoa to La Spezia by car or van: $250
- Private Transfer From Genoa to Milan English Speaking Driver: $246
- Private Transfer from Santa Margherita Cruise Port to Genoa city: $242
- Private Transfer from Genoa city to Santa Margherita Cruise Port: $242
- Private Transfer from Genoa Airport(GOA) to Portofino Cruise Port: $226
- Private Transfer from Genoa City Hotels to Portofino Cruise Port: $226
- Savona Cruise Port to Genoa hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $219
- Genoa Airport to Savona Cruise Port Private Arrival Transfer: $219
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Genoa?
Prices for flights to both Genoa 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 $14Genoa $94
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Genoa
For Genoa, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Genoese cooking lesson in the garden with lunch: $67
- Traditional Food Tour: $72
- Genoa Old town Food Tour: $73
- Street Food Tour: $83
- Do Eat Better Experience - Food Tours in Genoa: $85
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Chiavari with Show Cooking: $92
- Small-group Street food tour in Camogli: $97
- Guided Gourmet Food Tour with Tastings: $100
- Genova Cooking Class with Tasting: $103
- Cooking class in Genoa - Do Eat Better Experience: $104
- Hands-On Gnocchi & Pesto Home cooking Class unlimited wine: $107
- Whit Tiziana Cooking Class for Pesto , Gnocchi and Tiramisù: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.64Genoa $21
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $95
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
- 2 Days guided Tour in Addis Abeba: $68
- 2-Day Sof Omar Cave and Sheik Hussein Shrine Tour: $450
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 3 Days Visiting Harar and Dire Dawa Tours: $480
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- 5 Days Visiting Tigray Churches Tours: $1,200
- 9 Days Omo Valley and Danakil Danakil Depression tour: $3,805
Tours and Activities in Genoa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Genoa.
- 1.5 Hour Genoa Food Guided Tour & Sightseeing: $45
- 2 Hours Private Historical Tour in Genoa: $102
- Aquarium of Genoa + Panera Ice Cream Taste experience: $32
- Aquarium of Entry Ticket and Aperitif: $33
- Aquarium of Private Tour in Italian ( 14:30 ): $81
- Best of Private Walking Tour with Local: $52
- City Sightseeing Genoa Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $27
- E-Bike, Scooter and Scooter Tour: $38
- E-bike tour in Genova: $81
- Essential Genoa Photo Tour: $129
- Explore Hidden Walking Tour: $69
- Finance and Nobility: Explore medieval Genoa on a self-guided audio tour: $8.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.01Genoa $11
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 Genoa
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Genoa:
- Easy Wine Tasting in Genoa City Center: $31
- Food and Wine Tasting (also Vegetarian and Vegan): $46
- Genoa Wine Tasting near the Aquarium: $48
- Genoa Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $51
- Genoa Food Guided Tour with Wine Tastings: $62
- Genoa Food Guided Tour with Wine Tastings: $64
- Wine Tasting Experience in the Kings of Italian Wine: $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Genoa, we can see that Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Genoa 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 Genoa Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Genoa?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Genoa. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Genoa, 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.