Which place is cheaper, Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia PricesKyoto Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $35Kyoto $121
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $35, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $121. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Kyoto $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Kyoto $136
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.40Kyoto $8.05
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:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $24
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Chubu Centrair Airport to/from Kyoto Private Transfer: $604
- Customizable Private Tour with Hotel Transfers: $509
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $345
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $321
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $289
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka City Hotels: $234
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $217
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels : $217
- One-Way Private Transfer to/from Itami Airport (ITM): $207
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $200
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $198
- Private Airport Transfer: Itami Airport ⇄ Kyoto City: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $13Kyoto $44
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:
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $68
- Ethiopian cooking class: $68
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $75
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $90
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Nightlife Tour with Dinner and Live Music: $99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Nishiki Market and Depachika Food Tour with a Local: $49
- Dinner with Maiko: $62
- Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class: $62
- Ramen Bowl Painting and Cooking Class: $62
- 1 hour Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki cooking class in Kyoto: $63
- Nishiki Market Food Tour with Local Guide: $66
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $68
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $68
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $77
- Japanese Cuisine Cooking Class in Kyoto: $77
- Taste of Nishiki Market Walking Food Tour with Local guide: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.51Kyoto $14
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Layover in Addis: Tailored Tours for Transit Passengers: $25
- Sightseeing Walking Tour: $40
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour: $43
- Half day Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $45
- Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
- Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $45
- Addis Ababa half day tour: $45
- Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $48
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour: $50
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $50
- Addis Ababa City Tour. : $52
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bar Hopping Private Tour in Kyoto(HANNARI area): $53
- Kyoto Private Full-day Walking Tour from Kyoto Station: $162
- Kyoto Private Tour with National Licensed Guide : $240
- Osaka Kyoto Experience Japanese Homogi: $141
- (T1)Kyoto Private Walking Tour with Japanese&Local Guide: $414
- 1 Day Kyoto Tour with a Local Guide: $155
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $46
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $641
- 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour (up to 7 people): $190
- 160 Years Authentic Sitting Archery Experience in Kyoto: $99
- 160 year old Building Tour with Matcha and Kimono: $14
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion in a Small Group: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.90Kyoto $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 ): $46
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $42
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $83
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $93
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $103
- Fushimi Cherry Blossom and Sake Brewery Tour: $104
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $107
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $190
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch: $227
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $234
- Sake Bar and Pub Crawl in Central Kyoto (Food & Sake Tour): $241
- Sake Bar and Pub Crawl in Central Kyoto (Food & Sake Tour): $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Kyoto, we can see that Kyoto 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 Kyoto is in Asia, 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Kyoto?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Kyoto, 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.