Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $32Marseille $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $32, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $161. 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 $21Marseille $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $42Marseille $156
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 $3.74Marseille $31
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$0.25
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: $111
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
- 4 Hours Addis Airport Transfer with Ethiopian Cultural Tour: $299
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $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$3.28
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: $1,203
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $946
- Cannes Private Transfer to Marseille Airport: $645
- TRANSFER MARSEILLE/AIX TO NICE: $546
- TRANSFER MARSEILLE AIRPORT TO CANNES: $458
- TRANSFER AIRPORT MARSEILLE TO AVIGNON: $383
- Private transfer from Marseille Airport to Cavaillon: $286
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Avignon: $274
- Marseille Provence One Way Airport transfer to Gordes: $257
- Marseille Airport: VIP transfer to Baumaniere: $257
- Private Transfer Marseille to Saint Tropez With 2h Stop in Toulon: $246
- Marseille Provence Airport transfer ↔ Arles: $246
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 $8.35Marseille $46
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$0.06
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:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
Typical Food Prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $66
- Marseille : Old Town Food Tour: $71
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $86
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $104
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $106
- Marseille Evening Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience : $110
- Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $110
- E-Bike and Food Tour: $120
- 3-Hour Shore Excursion Walking Food Tour: $120
- Marseille Food Tour - Bakeries, Chocolate and Patisseries: $122
- Great Marseille Ebike and Food Tour: $123
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.86Marseille $41
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 : $113
- Airport Layover Tour | Addis highlights, National Palace, Coffee Ceremony: $200
- VIP Tour to The Unity Park, National Museum Palaces, Garden, Zoo: $95
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: $75
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $70
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $190
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $249
- Addis Ababa City Tour in Ethiopia : $105
- Addis Ababa City Tours: $75
- Addis Ababa City Tours With Cocking Class Of Ethiopian Food : $90
- Addis Ababa City tour: $72
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $30
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $280
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $76
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $184
- A Fun Facts & Joyful Tour in Marseille: $33
- A One Full Day Around Marseille : Activities & Joyful Tour: $109
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $656
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $147
- Architectural Tour of The Old Port & Le Panier: $44
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $44
- Cabriolet adventure Marseille Cassis and la Ciotat: $645
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.19Marseille $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $27
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $44
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $66
- PROVENÇAL WINE TOUR: $77
- Delicious Food and Wine Tour: $119
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $122
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $147
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $147
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $167
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $167
- Cassis Wine tour : mer, falaises et vignes: $167
- Côtes du Rhône Wine tour: Avignon, Palace of the Popes: $168
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.