Which place is cheaper, Hobart 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 Hobart?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Hobart, 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 Hobart?
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.
Hobart
Hobart is the capital city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. It is small compared to the mainland's larger cities and has a cooler climate with four distinct seasons. Hobart is also the second oldest capital, behind Sydney, with remnants of its past visible in old sandstone warehouses now home to cafes and galleries, as well as a historic district with narrow lanes and colonial-era cottages.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Australia, and The Best Eco Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Hobart $166
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Hobart is $166. 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 Hobart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Hobart $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Hobart $164
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Hobart
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Hobart? 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 Hobart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Hobart $30
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:
- 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
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $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
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hobart
Also for Hobart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Owen Roberts Airport to George Town Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $291
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $291
- Cape Raoul Cruises with bus transfers from Hobart: $184
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $145
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $145
- Hobart Intl Airport (HBA) to Hobart - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $96
- Grand Cayman Shared Airport Transfer: $40
- Hobart Airport: Express Bus Transfer to Hobart City: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Hobart?
Prices for flights to both Hobart 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 $11Hobart $53
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
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ 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
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hobart
For Hobart, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hobart Half Day Wine and Food Tour: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Hobart $24
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
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 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 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-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
Tours and Activities in Hobart
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hobart.
- 2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour - Bruny Island & Port Arthur: $219
- 2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour - Bruny Island & Port Arthur: $205
- 2 Day Tasmanian Highlights Tour-Hobart Highlights & Bruny Island: $216
- 48 Hour Hobart City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: $36
- A Day Tour to Mt Field and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary: $134
- All Inclusive Bruny Island Day Tour Plus Guided Lighthouse Tour: $189
- Bonorong Wildlife Park and Richmond Afternoon Tour from Hobart: $92
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Guided Night Tour: $115
- Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Half-Day Tour from Hobart: $83
- Bruny Island Day Tour Scenic Views And Local Tastings: $141
- Bruny Island Full Day Tour inc Exclusive Lighthouse Tour: $138
- Bruny Island Traveller - Gourmet Tasting and Sightseeing Day Trip from Hobart: $205
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Hobart $16
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 Hobart
Also in Hobart, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Cascade Brewery Historic Tour: $17
- Cascade Brewery Experience: $26
- Cascade Brewery Tour: $37
- Hobart's Liquid History Pub Tour: $81
- 7- 8 Hour StelaVino Guided Wine Tours From Hobart, Tasmania: $131
- Signature Saturday Wine Tour: $134
- Signature Wine Tour - Hobart & SE Tasmania: $145
- Coal River Valley Wine Tour: $159
- Moorilla's Big Day Out at Mona - Wine Tasting and Lunch: $165
- Tasmania: Private Distillers Reserve Distillery Tour: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Hobart, we can see that Hobart 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 Hobart is in Pacific, 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 Hobart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hobart 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 Hobart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Hobart?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Hobart. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Hobart, 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.