Which place is cheaper, Honolulu 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 Honolulu?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Honolulu, 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 Honolulu?
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.
Honolulu
Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is the state's center for government, finance, and transportation. It's also the home of Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the state of Hawaii. Nearly one million people live in this Honolulu metropolitan area. This is almost 80% of the state's population. The city is not the relaxed Hawaiian destination that you might be searching for, but is instead a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. In addition to attracting many tourists every year, you'll also find international businesses, military defense and a diverse culture and population.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $35Honolulu $322
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $35, while the average daily cost in Honolulu is $322. 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 Honolulu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Honolulu $183
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Honolulu $366
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Honolulu
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Honolulu? 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 Honolulu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.40Honolulu $26
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$0.23
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: $146
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Honolulu
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Honolulu are as follows:
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Rental Car for One Day$35
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Airport Shuttle for Two$30
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Hilton Parking$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honolulu
Also for Honolulu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Honolulu HNL Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer in SUV: $286
- Private Minibus Arrival transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Waikiki: $283
- Private Transfer from Waikiki to Honolulu Airport HNL by Minibus: $266
- One-Way VIP Transfer: Honolulu Airport, Ko Olina, Port 2/11: $240
- Airport to Waikiki Transfer with Meet and Greet: $225
- Private Airport Transfer from Honululu : $210
- One-Way VIP Transfer: Honolulu Airport, Waikiki, Cruise Port: $189
- One-Way VIP Transfer: Honolulu Airport, Waikiki, Cruise Port: $180
- Honolulu Airport & KoOlina Hotels Private Transfer by Luxury SUV(up to 5 People): $180
- Honolulu Hawaii Airport Transfer: $179
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Airport HNL to Waikiki by SUV: $176
- Chief's Luau Admission Including Transfers: $174
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Honolulu?
Prices for flights to both Honolulu 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 $13Honolulu $91
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$0.05
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:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
- HALF DAY + DINNER Addis Ababa City Tour: $140
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
- Cooking Class and City Tour in Addis Ababa: $193
Typical Food Prices in Honolulu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Honolulu:
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Dinner for Two$73
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Lapperts Hawaii Ice Cream$5.55
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Chai's Island Bistro (for 2)$53
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Cheeseburger Waikiki (for 2)$34
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Matsumoto Shave Ice (for 2)$7.50
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Hot Dog with the Fixins'$8.30
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Sushi Dinner for Two$73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oahu: Na Lei Aloha Luau in Waikiki with Optional Dinner: $78
- Da Local's Food Tour of Oahu: $150
- Sunset 5 Course Dinner Cruise with Entertainment: $193
- Brewery and Local Food Tour: $600
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.51Honolulu $40
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- "Discover An Exclusive Private Tour Experience": $69
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $100
- Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
- Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $71
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 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 Rock Hewn Churches Cultural Tour in Lalibela: $300
- 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $250
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
- A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $65
- Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours: $66
Typical Entertainment Prices in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Parking for Hike$5.00
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Pearl Harbor Audio Tour for Two$12
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2 hr Dinner Cruise$85
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1 Day Kayak Rental$36
Tours and Activities in Honolulu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Honolulu.
- Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial, small group Tour: $100
- 'Lost' and Movie Tour: $200
- "USS Arizona Memorial" & The "Mighty MO" VIP Limousine Tour!: $999
- 2- Hour Waikiki Snorkel Adventure: $59
- 3 Hour Sightseeing *SPECIALTY Tour: $149
- 3 Zipline Adventure with Waikiki Transportation: $157
- 3-Hour Honolulu Bottom Fishing Adventure: $87
- 4 Hour Half Day Island Jeep Tour: $190
- 5 Hour Romantic Hawaii Jeep Tour: $276
- 6 Hour Local Food Plate Jeep Tour: $230
- 7 Day Hawaii Tour!: $8,800
- 8 Hour Circle Island Jeep Tour: $275
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.90Honolulu $6.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Honolulu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Honolulu:
- Waikiki Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Honolulu, we can see that Honolulu 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 Honolulu is in North America, 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 Honolulu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honolulu 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 Honolulu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Honolulu?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Honolulu. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Honolulu, 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.