Which place is cheaper, Luxor 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 Luxor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Luxor, 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 Luxor?
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.
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, and The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Luxor $29
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $29. 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 Luxor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Luxor $9.68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Luxor $19
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Luxor
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Luxor? 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 Luxor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.74Luxor $4.87
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$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $29
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- Addis Ababa Full Day Private Car Rental or Airport Transfer: $35
- Airport Pickup and transfer: $18
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private Pickup Transfers from Luxor to Cairo by Bus: $295
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $278
- Private Transfer Luxor To Sahl Hasheesh - Car & Minibus Options: $278
- One-night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfer: $275
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $275
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $265
- Private Van Transfer: Luxor to Hurghada: $260
- Private Transfer Luxor to Hurghada: $200
- Transfer From Luxor or Luxor Airport to Cairo Airport or Cairo: $200
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $190
- Private Transfer between Luxor to Hurghada: $190
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Luxor?
Prices for flights to both Luxor 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 $11Luxor $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$0.04
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:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Enjoy lunch or dinner al fresco at Luxor Farm: $30
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Day Tour to Farm Luxor with Bread Making & Cooking Class: $62
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $65
- Felucca at Sunset and Dinner at an Egyptian House in Luxor: $75
- Luxor East Bank Private Experience with Authentic Cooking Class: $80
- Romantic Nile Felucca Dinner Experience in Luxor: $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.83Luxor $8.97
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City Tour & Coffee Ceremony with Shopping areas: $18
- National Museum Guided Tour with Lucy Fossil: $28
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee & Food: $28
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
- Kebena to Entoto Green Corridor Discovery Tour: $30
- Guided City Tour with Coffee Break & Entry fee: $30
- Premium Addis Ababa Piassa Walking Tour with Coffee Ceremony: $32
- Mercato Market Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup: $32
- Best Addis Ababa Half-Day Tour: $32
- Red Terror Memorial Storytelling Experience: $35
- Flexible City tour Museum's,other layover vist: $35
- Coffee Ceremony & Traditional Clothing Tour: $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.49
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.36
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Camel Ride for Two$1.09
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- 1 Day tour from luxor to safaga Snorkling boat trip: $50
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Highlights Tour from Safaga to Luxor: $300
- 2 Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank Highlights: $19
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour includes Balloon Ride Esna temple&other: $290
- 2 Day Private Luxor Tour with Guide: $199
- 2 Day Private Tour of Luxor: $170
- 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples: $175
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $173
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover of the West Bank: $45
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Including king's Valley, and Artisans Valley: $99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.34Luxor $2.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
When comparing the travel costs between Addis Ababa and Luxor, we can see that Luxor is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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 Luxor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Luxor?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Luxor, 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.