Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Ljubljana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana?
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Slovenia, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $33Ljubljana $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $33, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is $95. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $22Ljubljana $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $44Ljubljana $120
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Ljubljana
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.88Ljubljana $23
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:
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $113
- Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $22
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Ljubljana: $543
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana to Rovinj: $510
- Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers: $388
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Pohorje: $296
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Bovec: $274
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Kostanjevica na Krki: $270
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Izola: $254
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Ilirska Bistrica: $247
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Portoroz: $247
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana to Zagreb Airport (ZAG): $244
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Izola: $234
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Lipica: $225
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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 $8.67Ljubljana $18
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
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $70
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- 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
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
Typical Food Prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog$2.21
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $55
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $65
- Cooking class; Traditional sLOVEnian štrukelj: $66
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $67
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $84
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $94
- Dinner in the Dark: $110
- Cooking Class Ljubljana: $124
- From Market to Kitchen: Hands-On Slovenian Cooking Class: $133
- Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $133
- Medieval coast and romantic fish dinner in Piran from Ljubljana at 16:00: $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $4.00Ljubljana $16
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $113
- Airport Layover Tour | Addis highlights, National Palace, Coffee Ceremony: $200
- VIP Tour to The Unity Park, National Museum Palaces, Garden, Zoo: $95
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
- 2 Days guided Tour in Addis Abeba: $68
- 2-Day Sof Omar Cave and Sheik Hussein Shrine Tour: $450
- 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 Visiting Harar and Dire Dawa Tours: $480
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- 5 Days Visiting Tigray Churches Tours: $1,200
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)$8.84
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Ljubljana: $59
- 4 Hours Private Ljubljana Walking Tour: $169
- 8-Hour Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Waterfall Savica Tour: $90
- Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana: $37
- BEER WAY Alpine Beer Tasting & Outdoors Tour: $139
- BEER WAY Boat & Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $49
- BEER WAY Canoeing & Craft Beer Tasting Tour: $155
- Best of Private tour with Ljubljana born guide: $166
- Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR): $191
- Broken Bones Gin Experience: $38
- Day Tour to Lake Bled from Ljubljana: $55
- Discover the land of green gold - Private tour from Ljubljana: $288
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.30Ljubljana $12
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 Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)$6.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Ljubljana Pub Crawl: $25
- Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story: $55
- Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $61
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $65
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $96
- Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $100
- Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $108
- Private Family-Owned Vineyard Wine Tasting Trip: $150
- From Wine Tasting Paired with Art Creation: $181
- From Ljubjana: Slovenian Wine Tour: $220
- Wine Tours Slovenia: $225
- Wine Tours in Slovenia: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Ljubljana, we can see that Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Ljubljana?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Ljubljana, 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.