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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Manchester?

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

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

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.

Manchester

Located in the heart of Northern England, Manchester is the unofficial Capital of the North. Though it dates back as a Roman city, the city boomed in growth during the Industrial Revolution in textiles, and is today one of the most-visited cities in England by overseas travelers.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom.


Which place is cheaper, Manchester 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
    Manchester Prices
    UK Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Addis Ababa $36
    Manchester $278

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Manchester is $278. 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 Manchester in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Manchester $88
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Manchester $176
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Manchester

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Manchester? 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 Manchester


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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 Manchester Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Manchester $23
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:

  • Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $135
  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $37
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $25
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Manchester

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Manchester are as follows:


  • Rail to Airport
    $14
  • Parking in Manchester
    $3.72

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manchester

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

  • Private Transfer to/from Manchester Airport(MAN) to London: $938
  • Private Transfer: Heathrow to/from Manchester University: $315
  • Private Round-Trip Transfer From Manchester Airport to Old Trafford Stadium: $282
  • Manchester Airport (MAN): Private Transfer to Liverpool City: $244
  • London Heathrow Airport: Private Transfer to/from Manchester: $239
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Windermere: $230
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Hotels to Holyhead Cruise Port: $202
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham: $199
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Blackpool Airport: $192
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Derby: $191
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Burton-upon-Trent: $187
  • Private Transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Doncaster: $183

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Manchester?

Prices for flights to both Manchester 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
    Manchester $119
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

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manchester

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $31
  • Hard Rock Cafe Manchester with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $33
  • Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour: $64
  • Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch: $96
  • 3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch : $96
  • Manchester Food Tour with a Local Guide: $101
  • Private Food Tour with Local Guide: $151
  • Private Manchester Food Tour: $192

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Manchester $37

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 : $100
  • Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $72
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
  • 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
  • A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $59
  • A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $69

Tours and Activities in Manchester

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

  • Manchester Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $231
  • SEA LIFE Manchester Admission Ticket: $26
  • 3-Hour Manchester Shopping Tour with a Stylist: $115
  • A Silent Disco Adventure in Manchester: $24
  • Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester: $54
  • Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the City's Top Attractions!: $74
  • Alexandria Day Tour: Explore the Top Attractions: $70
  • Alexandria day tour Visit the top attractions of Alexandria City: $70
  • Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby: $26
  • Breathtaking Manchester – Walking Tour for Couples: $230
  • Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester: $79
  • Craft Beer Tour around Manchester: $58

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Manchester $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

Sample the Local Flavors in Manchester

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Manchester:

  • Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars: $102


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


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Manchester?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Manchester. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Manchester, 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.

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