A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Grand Cayman for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Grand Cayman?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Grand Cayman, 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 Grand Cayman?

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.

Grand Cayman

When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.

Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is $242. 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 Grand Cayman in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Grand Cayman $149
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Grand Cayman $298
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Grand Cayman

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Grand Cayman? 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.

Hotels in Addis Ababa


Hotels in Grand Cayman


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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 Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Grand Cayman $31
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
  • City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman

Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $270
  • Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $193
  • George Town to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Transfer: $134
  • Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) to George Town Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $134
  • George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $134
  • Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
  • Airport Transfer to West Bay Accommodations (GCM - Grand Cayman): $80

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Grand Cayman?

Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Addis Ababa $13
    Grand Cayman $67
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:


  • Slice of Cake
    $0.05

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
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $68
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $82
  • Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Grand Cayman $41

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

  • Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $100
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $68
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 1-Day Tour Historical Monastery,Panoramic Views Wildlife,Birds, : $149
  • 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
  • 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
  • 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65

Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman

For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $89
  • 3 Hour Jet ski Adventure Swim with Rays and More: $225
  • 3-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $119
  • Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $79
  • Bioluminescent Bay Adventure in Grand Cayman: $135
  • Cayman 2 in 1 Combo Tour Stingray City Reef Snorkel Adventure: $82
  • Cayman 3 in 1 Adventure Reef Snorkeling, Starfish and Stingrays: $109
  • Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
  • Cayman Combo Tour: Starfish Point, Stingray City & Coral Gardens: $95
  • Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $126
  • Cayman Ultimate Tour: Stingray City, Snorkeling & Beach Lunch: $189
  • Cayman Ultimate Tour: Stingrays, Starfish Point and Crystal Caves: $95

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Grand Cayman $13

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

Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:


  • Beer
    $4.95

Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:

  • Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
  • Distillery & Rum Tasting Tour in Grand Cayman: $67


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman 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 Grand Cayman Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Grand Cayman?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Grand Cayman, 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.