Which place is cheaper, Lima 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 Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Lima, 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 Lima?
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.
Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $36Lima $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Lima is $88. 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 Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $20Lima $48
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $40Lima $96
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Lima? 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 Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.53Lima $5.65
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$0.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $19
- Addis Ababa Airport Transfer and pickup: $19
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $21
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $139
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.35
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Taxi Ride$5.35
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Short Taxi Ride$4.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- Paracas Visit private transfer from Lima : $290
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM) to Pisco Port: $284
- Private Transfer from Lima City Hotels to Pisco Cruise Port: $259
- Transfers from/to the Airport in Luxury Transportation: $199
- Direct Private Transfer From Lima to Paracas, English Speaking Driver: $162
- Larco Museum Tour & Gastronomic Experience with rountrip transfer: $154
- Lima J Chavez Airport to Lima Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $129
- Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers: $119
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $118
- Private Transfer from Callao Port to Jorge Chavez Airport (LIM): $116
- Lima Airport (LIM) to Miraflores - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- Private Transfer from Lima Jorge Chavez Airport to Callao Port: $106
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima 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 $14Lima $30
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:
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Ethiopia Half-Day Market Tour Food Tour & Coffee Ceremony Tours: $60
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping Mercato Market : $72
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.28
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Ice cream$3.48
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Coffee$2.94
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Donut$0.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Miraflores: Amazing Peruvian Cooking Class Ceviche Seafood and Pisco Sour: $35
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks: $49
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $55
- Food History & Local Markets (Food Tour): $56
- Lima's Food Tour through Local Markets & Barranco Visit: $59
- Lima's #1 Reviewed Cooking Class: $59
- Peruvian Cooking Class: $59
- Lima Market Food Tour: $59
- Lima Street Food Tour: $65
- 4-dish Peruvian Food Cooking Class in Lima + Pisco Sour mixology: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.64Lima $8.53
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: $23
- Authentic Addis Ababa City Tour with a Local Guide: $44
- Limalimo ethiopia tours: $46
- Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $50
- City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $51
- Best of Merkato Addis Guided Tour: $52
- Best of Addis Ababa City Tour: $53
- Guided City Tour: $54
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $54
- Addis Ababa highlights of the city tour: $56
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.27
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Cycling Tour Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos: $27
- Lima bike and 5 Step Food Tasting Experience: $92
- Private Classic City Tour Experience of Lima: $65
- The best of Lima walking tour: $195
- 1 day tour in Ica Peru: $200
- 2 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $279
- 2 Day Tour from Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina: $149
- 2-Day Private Hiking Adventure in Marcahuasi (Lima): $500
- 2d/1n Tour: Flight to the Nazca, Paracas and Huacachina Lines: $289
- 3 Day Tour from Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina: $289
- 3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard: $159
- 3 Hours Walking Tour of Lima Old Town and Catacumbs: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.01Lima $5.55
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
- Locally crafted beer and wine tasting and nightlife in Addis tour: $85
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$7.20
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Beer$4.01
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Cocktail$3.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Party tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl Lima: $23
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $23
- Pisco Pub Crawl: $35
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $36
- Local Wine Tour: $50
- The Anti Pub Crawl | Underground Nightlife Adventure: $100
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $105
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Tour: $105
- From Huacachina Sandboarding and Wine Tasting Day Trip: $114
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Lima, we can see that Lima 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 Lima is in South 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 Lima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lima 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 Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Addis Ababa. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Lima, 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.