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 $34Luxor $20
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $34, while the average daily cost in Luxor is $20. 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 $19Luxor $7.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Luxor $14
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 $3.36Luxor $3.67
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): $17
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
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$0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- 3-Night Nile Cruise to Aswan with Transfers and Meals: $429
- Private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by Car: $280
- Private Transfer Luxor To Makadi - Car And Minibus Options: $253
- Private Transfer From Luxor To Abu Simbel or vice versa: $225
- Private Transfer from luxor to Aswan with 2 stops in Komombo & Edfu Temples : $220
- Private transfer - from Luxor to Hurghada and visit Dendara en route: $192
- Luxor Airport (LXR) to El Queseir - Arrival Private Transfer : $189
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Abu Simbel: $183
- Vip Marsa Alam Private Transfer to Luxor: $180
- Private Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam or vice versa: $175
- Group Transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam: $160
- Transfer From Luxor To Marsa Alam : $160
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 $13Luxor $9.47
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:
- Cooking Class, Injera baking & coffee ceremony: $48
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $58
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Ethiopian cooking class: $68
- Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $77
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxor Sunset Felucca Ride and Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner : $34
- Savor a Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor Lunch or dinner: $35
- Eat Like a Local:Traditional Egyptian Food / Dinner at Local Family Home - Luxor: $36
- 2 Hour Cooking Session with Family in Luxor: $40
- Sunset Dinner at a Traditional Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Dinner Cruise on the Nile River: $43
- Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Nile in Luxor: $50
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Quad Bike Safari and Dinner in the Desert in Luxor: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.47Luxor $6.32
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
- Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $34
- Half day Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
- Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
- Addis Ababa half day tour: $45
- Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour: $50
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $50
- Local Food Open-Air Markets Walking Tour& More: $52
- Addis Ababa City Tour. : $52
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $55
- Addis Ababa Group City Day Tour: $55
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)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.57
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Camel Ride for Two$1.19
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Day City Break Tour in Luxor: $290
- Adventure Hot Air Balloon Ride Tour in Luxor: $79
- Balloon, Tour of Temples West Bank and Carter House in Luxor : $93
- Daily Tour at The East & West Bank of the Nile: $120
- Day Tour to East and West Banks From Luxor: $15
- Day Tour to Hathor Temple at Dendera from Luxor by car: $90
- Day Tour to Karnak temple and luxor temple from luxor: $77
- Day Tour to Madinet Habu Temple & the Workers Tombs: $57
- Day tour to Aswan from Luxo visit Edfu,Kom Ombo,Phila Temples & Aswan dam.: $276
- Dendera & Abydos From Luxor Private full day tour: $80
- Dendera Temple Tour by Boat from Luxor { private }: $120
- Dendera Temple from Luxor Private Tour: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.86Luxor $2.12
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Luxor, we can see that Addis Ababa is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Addis Ababa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Addis Ababa than you might in Luxor.
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.