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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Malaga?

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

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

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.

Malaga

Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.


Which place is cheaper, Malaga 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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Malaga is $173. 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 Malaga in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Malaga $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Malaga $156
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Malaga

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Malaga? 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.

Hotels in Addis Ababa


Hotels in Malaga


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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 Malaga Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Malaga $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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:

  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $25
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $37
  • 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: $135

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:

  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to El Faro: $271
  • Private Transfer from El Faro to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $265
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Almogía: $264
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Pizarra: $252
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Algarrobo : $249
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Torreblanca: $243
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) to Granada - Arrival Private Transfer: $221
  • Private Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Sevilla: $211
  • Private Transfer from Torremuelle to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $207
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to El Palo: $206
  • Private Transfer from El Palo to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $198
  • Private Transfer from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Alhaurín El Grande: $197

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Malaga?

Prices for flights to both Malaga 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 $13
    Malaga $63
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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:

  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $68
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours : $99
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

Typical Food Prices in Malaga

Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:


  • Dinner for 2
    $31
  • Dinner for 2
    $46
  • Breakfast for 2
    $8.37

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.

  • Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $63
  • Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $74
  • Malaga Tapas Cooking Class: $86
  • Malaga Sunset Cruise and Restaurant Dinner: $104
  • Marbella Paella Cooking Class: $116

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Malaga $32

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

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

  • Explore Addis Ababa full day city tour: $43
  • Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $46
  • Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $48
  • Addis Ababa city tour.: $49
  • Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
  • City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $51
  • Addis Ababa City Tour. : $54
  • Half Day Addis Ababa Tour: $55
  • City Highlights Guided Tour with Entry Tickets: $56
  • A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $59
  • Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
  • Addis Ababa city Tour: $60

Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:


  • Entrance to Castillos
    $7.43
  • Concert
    $32

Tours and Activities in Malaga

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:

  • Half-Day Luxury Motor Yacht Cruise in Granada: $147
  • Ronda group walking Tour: $32
  • Sealife Benalmadena Entrance Ticket: $21
  • 1 Hour Family Buggy Tour, Off-Road Adventure in Mijas: $158
  • 1 Hour Quad/ATV Tour Off-Road Adventure in Mijas: $74
  • 2 Hour Buggy Tour Off-Road Adventure in Mijas: $137
  • 2 Hour Family Buggy Tour, Off-Road Adventure in Mijas: $211
  • 2 Hour Quad/ATV Tour Off-Road Adventure in Mijas: $95
  • 2 Hours Buggy Safari Experience in the Mountains of Mijas with Guide: $132
  • 2-Hour Ronda Walking Tour: $84
  • 2h E-bike tours+1day extra in Malaga: $36
  • 3 Hours Guided Buggy Safari Adventure in the Mountains of Mijas: $179

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Malaga $23

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

Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga

Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $17
  • Andalusian Wine Tasting in Cala de Mijas - 4 Top Wines + Tapas: $44
  • Ronda Wine Tasting Experience: $57
  • Winederlust Wine Tasting: $63
  • Sun and Wine Route - Small group, wine tasting and lunch included: $74
  • Malaga Small Group Tour with Wine tasting, Culture & Vineyard: $89
  • TOP WINE TOUR- Vineyard & cellar visit + 6 top wines + tapas: $95
  • Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour: $132


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


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Malaga?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Malaga. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Malaga, 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.