Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Krakow, 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 Krakow?
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.
Krakow
Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It sits on both sides of the Wisla River at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are more than 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Krakow is known as a historical and beautiful city that is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tourism makes up a large part of the city's economy, but there is also a university and several local colleges which are major employers as well. Technology has grown in recent years and the city has some notable employees including Google, IBM and Motorola. Other important industries include steel, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $33Krakow $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $33, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $67. 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 Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $22Krakow $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $44Krakow $88
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Krakow
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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 Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.88Krakow $6.67
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$0.26
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 Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $20
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $22
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $113
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Private Transfer to or from Budapest: $906
- Warsaw to Luxury Private Transfer: $780
- From Gdansk or One-Way Private Transfer: $699
- Private Transfer to or from Bratislava: $647
- Private transfer! Warsaw Chopin Airport - Krakow City Center: $492
- Warsaw - Premium-Class Private Airport Transfer: $339
- Private Transfer from Krakow to Warsaw with 2h of Sightseeing: $298
- Shooting Range Experience with Private Transfer: $277
- Auschwitz- Birkenau one-day study tour from Krakow with private transfer: $271
- Wrocław Strachowice Airport Private Transfer: $269
- Krakow to or from Katowice Airport by Private Transfer: $268
- Fast Track Wawel Castle and Old Town Tour with Transfers: $266
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow 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 $8.67Krakow $14
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:
- Dinner Cultural shows and best Nightlife : $21
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $70
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $70
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $88
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $114
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Walking Street Food Tour: $28
- From Polish Folk Show with All-You-Can-Eat Dinner: $39
- Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café: $45
- Romantic Dinner with a Cruise on the Vistula River: $49
- Food tour - Taste of Krakow: $59
- Full Traditional Polish Dinner & Folk Show: $65
- Folk Show Dinner Drinking and Fun in Krakow: $72
- Half-Day Krakow Food Tour in Old Town and Kazimierz: $88
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $101
- Krakow Authentic Food Tour Poland: $109
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $113
- Pierogi Home Cooking Class: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $4.00Krakow $21
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Addis Ababa Group City Day Tour: $52
- Addis Ababa Tour: $53
- Addis Ababa city tour.: $53
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $55
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $56
- Historical and sightseeing tour in Addis Ababa: $56
- Addis Ababa city Tour: $60
- Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Private Tour: $61
- Guided City Tour: $62
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: $67
- Rynek Underground Museum, Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica Tour: $52
- 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: $35
- 1 Hour Gondola River Night Cruise in Krakow: $20
- 1 Hour Traditional Gondola Sightseeing Vistula River Cruise: $17
- 1,5-Hour Jewish Quarter Kazimierz Walking Guided Tour in Krakow: $20
- 1-Hour Krakow Sightseeing Cruise Catamaran on the Vistula River: $26
- 1-Hour Tour to Krakow's Old Town by Electric Golf Cart: $18
- 120 min Old Town Segway Tour in Krakow: $51
- 2 Days Tour: Wawel Hill, Schindler Factory & Wieliczka with Guide: $207
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in The Old Town of Krakow: $26
- 3-Day Jewish Krakow Guided Sightseeing Tour: $240
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.30Krakow $7.04
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
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Vodka$14
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $16
- Kazimierz Pub Crawl with 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks: $23
- Pub Crawl with Shots, Drinks & Skip-the-Line Entry: $25
- Pub Crawl with 1 Hour of Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks: $25
- Pub Crawl - 1-hour Open Bar then Vip to 5 Clubs - Krakow: $28
- Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer : $28
- Pub Crawl Unlimited Drinks then 5 Best Clubs in Krakow with VIP: $29
- Pub Crawl Krawl Through Krakow: $30
- Three-Hour Pub Crawl: $41
- Wieliczka Vineyard: Wine tasting with local snacks: $45
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar: $47
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl w/ 2 Hours Unlimited Drinks: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Krakow, we can see that Krakow 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 Krakow 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 Krakow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Krakow 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 Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Krakow?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Krakow. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Krakow, 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.