Should I Visit Addis Ababa or Hamburg for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

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

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

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.

Hamburg

Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Germany, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Munich.

Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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.

Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia Prices

Hamburg Prices
Germany Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Addis Ababa $36

Hamburg $148

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $148. 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 Hamburg in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Addis Ababa $19

Hamburg $56
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Addis Ababa $38

Hamburg $112

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Hamburg

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Addis Ababa $3.47

Hamburg $30

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:

Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15
City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $135

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:

Short Distance Ubahn Ticket

$1.78

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:

Private One-Way Transfer to or from Kiel Port: $408
Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Berlin, English Speaking Driver: $289
Private Direct Transfer From Hamburg to Wolfsburg; English Speaking Driver: $279
Hamburg hotels to Ostseekai Kiel Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $257
Hamburg Airport (HAM): Private Transfer to Hamburg hotels: $256
Rickmer Rickmers Museum Guided Tour with Transfers: $253
Roundtrip Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg: $244
Private Transfer from Hamburg to Bremen with an English Speaking Driver: $226
Private Transfer From Hamburg To Bremen With a 2 Hour Stop: $225
Private Transfer from Hamburg Airport(HAM) to Hamburg Cruise Port: $211
Private Transfer from Hamburg Cruise Port to Hamburg Airport(HAM): $210
Private Transfer From Hamburg to Hannover, English Speaking Driver: $204

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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

Hamburg $63

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
Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours : $99
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

Typical Food Prices in Hamburg

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:

Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls

$16
Currywurst and Pommes Frites

$5.23
Donner Kebab and Coke

$6.28
Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer

$16
Donner Kebab Lunch

$4.19
Sandwich and Coffee Break

$6.28
Fish Sandwich from Fish Market

$3.66
Coffee and Donut

$4.19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.

St George's Culinary Food Tour: $46
Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $46
St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $46
Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $184
The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $465
St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $465
Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $568
Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $568

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Addis Ababa $3.58

Hamburg $41

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

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

Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $36
Explore Addis Ababa full day city tour: $43
Best of Merkato Addis Guided Tour: $45
Guided City Tour: $48
Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $48
Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $51
Addis Ababa City Tour. : $54
Half Day Addis Ababa Tour: $55
Addis Ababa City Guided Tour: $56
Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $57

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg

Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

Tower at St. Michael's Church

$3.66

Tours and Activities in Hamburg

Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

Hamburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $276
Safari tour in St Pauli: $31
"Cruise in the City" - Sailing Yacht Event, Hamburg/Elbe: $67
"Highlights of Hamburg" Biketour: $41
1 Hour Kiez Speed Tour for Adults: $18
1-Day Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour of Hamburg Line D: $22
10 secrets of Hamburg's old town - exciting scavenger hunt tour: $33
11 Hamburg insider tips on your self-guided audio tour: $11
2 Hours Guided Hamburg E-Scooter Tour: $68
2 Hours Hamburg E-scooter Tour: $67
2 Hours Hamburg Night Segway Tour: $82
2 Hours Hamburg Segway Tour: $67

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Addis Ababa $2.96

Hamburg $18

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg

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

Night Pub Crawl through the Reeperbahn: $23
Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $26
Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $31
Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $279

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Hamburg. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Hamburg, 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.

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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

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

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

Addis Ababa

Hamburg

Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Addis Ababa?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Hamburg

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

Typical Food Prices in Hamburg

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg

Tours and Activities in Hamburg

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

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

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

Addis Ababa

Hamburg

Which place is cheaper, Hamburg or Addis Ababa?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Hamburg

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

Typical Food Prices in Hamburg

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg

Tours and Activities in Hamburg

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Hamburg?

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