Which place is cheaper, Marseille 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 Marseille?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Marseille, 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 Marseille?
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.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Marseille $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $204. 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 Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Marseille $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Marseille $162
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Marseille? 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 Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Marseille $32
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:
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- Airport Pickup and transfer: $18
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass$3.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Between Marseille Airport and Nice Airport: $1,280
- Transfer (MRS) Marseille ⟺ Arles Cruise Port: $302
- TRANSFER ROUNDTRIP PORT TO CASSIS: $302
- Private Transfer from Marseille Airport to Avignon: $285
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $280
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $273
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $253
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Arles: $251
- Marseille Airport Transfer to St Rémy de Provence: $244
- DE Marseille - Avignon airport transfer service: $234
- Comfortable Private Transfer Marseille Airport Arles: $229
- Private Transfers from Marseille and Saint-Rémy de Provence Airports: $228
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille 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 $11Marseille $84
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
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ 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
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $37
- Food Tour Marseille Local specialities only With a local: $79
- Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better: $85
- Marseille Guided Food Tour with 10 Locals Favorites Tastings: $109
- Aix-en-Provence 3-Hour Walking Food Tour: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Marseille $43
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 3-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- A Perfect Day of Discovery from the Cruise Port of Marseille: $77
- A Private Taste and Discovery Walking Tour of Marseille: $258
- Adventure route in Cassis - Via Corda Philémon: $86
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $640
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $171
- Beautiful boat tour in the Calanques with swimming: $90
- Canyoning Tour from La Ciotat: $78
- Château D’If Entry Ticket: $17
- Climbing Tour in Cassis: $79
- Cruise-Friendly Hassle-Free Full Day Marseille Tour: $97
- Deluxe Cruise Friendly Marseille Tour including Aix-en-Provence: $78
- Deluxe Marseille Tour from Cruise Port including Aix-en-Provence: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Marseille $31
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $29
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting: $137
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $171
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $182
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $183
- From Marseille Cruise Port : Avignon & Wine Tasting: $185
- Marseille Highlights & Wine Tasting Day Tour from Marseille: $194
- Bandol & Cassis Rosé Wine Tour from Marseille: $200
- Avignon and Côtes du Rhône Wine Tasting Tour: $209
- Cassis, Bandol, Le Castellet wine tour: Cliffs and Vineyards: $407
- Marseille Vieux Port & Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $1,222
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Marseille, we can see that Marseille 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 Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Marseille?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Marseille, 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.