Should I Visit Addis Ababa or Los Angeles for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?

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.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Train & Rail Tours in United States of America, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America.

Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles 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.

Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia Prices

Los Angeles Prices
USA Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Addis Ababa $36

Los Angeles $300

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $300. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Addis Ababa $20

Los Angeles $138
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Addis Ababa $40

Los Angeles $276

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Los Angeles

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Addis Ababa $3.53

Los Angeles $40

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:

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:

Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $135
Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15
Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $19
Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
4 Hours Addis Airport Transfer with Ethiopian Cultural Tour: $299
Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:

Hotel Parking for a Day

$22
Taxi to Airport

$55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles

Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

Private Transfers between LAX Airport and Los Angeles: $511
Los Angeles Airport (LAX): Private Luxury Transfer: $389
LAX Transfer to Ontario CA - 50 Mile Radius: $373
Los Angeles Airport Transfer and Transportation : $300
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $292
Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Anaheim: $285
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Anaheim - Arrival Private Transfer: $285
Private Transfer from LAX to Anaheim / Buena Park / Garden Groove: $285
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Buena Park - Arrival Private Transfer: $285
Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Buena Park: $285
Hollywood to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $266
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Arrival Private Transfer: $265

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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

Food Meals for one day

Addis Ababa $14

Los Angeles $104

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:

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
Ethiopian cooking class: $61
Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $81
Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $85
Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120

Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

Mexican Dinner (family of 4)

$32
Burritos for Two

$15
Coffee and Danish

$7.70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

West Los Angeles Walking Food Tour : $45
West LA Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $65
Silver Lake Food Tour with Comedian Foodie Guide!: $69
Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
LA Food Tour, Art District and Little Tokyo Night Stroll: $86
3-Hour Secret Food Tour of Venice Beach: $86
Downtown Food Tour: $89
Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
Venice Beach Food Tour: $99
Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $99

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Addis Ababa $3.65

Los Angeles $84

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

Airport Layover Tour | Addis highlights, National Palace, Coffee Ceremony: $200
Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
"Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
2 Day Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
2 Days Gheralta Tour Hidden Churches in Northern Ethiopia: $240
3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $59
4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $65
A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $62

Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:

Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)

$37
Bowling

$13
Hollywood Tour for Two

$30
Six Flags for 2

$96

Tours and Activities in Los Angeles

For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

Getty Museum Private Tour: $275
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles Private Tour.: $249
2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour: $45
2-Hour Venice Beach Art and History Walking Tour: $39
2.5 Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $219
20 Min Ferrari tour in Hollywood (Drive or Be driven): $99
20 Min Lamborghini tour in Hollywood (Drive or be driven): $139
30 Minute Lamborghini Huracan Spyder Driving Tour in Hollywood: $189
30min Tour : Explore Los Angeles in Tesla Cybertruck: $85
5 Hour Hollywood and Beverly Hills Shared Tour with 4 Stops: $89
50-Minutes Lamborghini Tour in Los Angeles: $215
60-minute Virtual Reality Escape Room Adventure: $45

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Addis Ababa $3.01

Los Angeles $15

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 ): $52
Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65

Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:

LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $37
LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
2 Hours Party Bike Pub Crawl Tour in Glendale California: $43
Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Addis Ababa. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Los Angeles, 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.

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Los Angeles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Addis Ababa

Los Angeles

Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Addis Ababa?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Los Angeles

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles

Tours and Activities in Los Angeles

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

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A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Los Angeles for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Addis Ababa

Los Angeles

Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Addis Ababa?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Los Angeles

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Food

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Addis Ababa

Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles

Tours and Activities in Los Angeles

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles

Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Los Angeles?

Related Articles for Los Angeles

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