Which place is cheaper, Meknes 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 Meknes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Meknes, 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 Meknes?
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.
Meknes
So you love a bustling nightlife with fine restaurants and meaningful historical buildings, but you hate all the tourists. Well, it maybe time to visit Meknes, Morocco. Since most travelers head straight to Fez, that leaves Meknes relatively untouched and remains free of the usual hassles that plague other major destinations.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $34Meknes $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $34, while the average daily cost in Meknes is $60. 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 Meknes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Meknes $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Meknes $54
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Meknes
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Meknes? 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 Meknes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.36Meknes $1.54
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:
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Meknes
Also for Meknes, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from fez to Rabat or from Rabat to Fes: $151
- One Way Transfer from Fes To Chefchaouen Via Volubilis: $123
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Meknes?
Prices for flights to both Meknes 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 $13Meknes $26
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
Typical Food Prices in Meknes
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Meknes:
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Popcorn$0.21
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Spices$2.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Meknes
For Meknes, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Fes Medina :Grocery shopping & cooking Class with Fatima: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.47Meknes $3.74
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- "Discover An Exclusive Private Tour Experience": $69
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
- 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 Days Rock Hewn Churches Cultural Tour in Lalibela: $300
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $69
- Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours: $69
- Addis Ababa AFull day experience history culture &local acti: $140
Tours and Activities in Meknes
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Meknes.
- Fes to Volubilis via Meknes and Moulay Idriss Day Tour: $43
- From Fez: Volubilis, Moulay Idriss and Meknes Full Day Tour: $17
- From Fez Guided Day Trip All Inclusive Tickets: $112
- From Rabat: Volubilis and Meknes Full-day Tour: $280
- Guided Tour with Entrance Fees: $51
- Guided city Tour: $51
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.86Meknes $2.76
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Meknes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Meknes:
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Bottle of Wine$4.82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Meknes, we can see that Meknes is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Meknes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Meknes 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 Meknes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Meknes?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Meknes. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Meknes, 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.