Which place is cheaper, Milan or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Milan, 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 Milan?
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.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $32Milan $186
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $32, while the average daily cost in Milan is $186. 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 Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $21Milan $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $42Milan $214
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Milan? 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 Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.74Milan $39
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:
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $114
- Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $22
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport$7.81
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)$25
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Taxi From Airport$100
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Public Transit Day Pass$5.02
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Short Taxi Ride$7.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malpensa Airport (MXP):1-Way Transfer to Trieste Cruise Port: $2,204
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,596
- Nyon: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $1,061
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,061
- SUV LUXURY TRANSFER FROM TÄSCH/ZERMATT TO AIRPORT MALPENSA: $1,047
- Interlaken : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $1,005
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $893
- Montreux : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $837
- Grindelwald: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $837
- Lousanne : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $815
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $770
- Lucerna : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $748
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan 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 $8.35Milan $43
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:
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $70
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $88
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Food Tour & cooking Authentic Flavours Of Ethiopia: $150
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station$9.60
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Restaurant Pizza$7.37
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)$31
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$72
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Cappuccino$1.82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $47
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $48
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $61
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $63
- Piedmontese dinner in Milan all included: $67
- 2-Hour Cooking Course of Delicious Desserts for Families in Milan: $67
- Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Milan: $68
- fun cooking class for children in Milan (ita,ing,spa): $68
- Fresh pasta experience for children - Cooking Class: $71
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $73
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.86Milan $34
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- VIP Tour to The Unity Park, National Museum Palaces, Garden, Zoo: $95
- 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
- 2 Days guided Tour in Addis Abeba: $68
- 2-Day Sof Omar Cave and Sheik Hussein Shrine Tour: $450
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 3 Days Visiting Harar and Dire Dawa Tours: $480
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- 5 Days Visiting Tigray Churches Tours: $1,200
- 9 Days Omo Valley and Danakil Danakil Depression tour: $4,019
- A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $65
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop$7.81
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Best of Milan & Lake Como: Full Day Guided Tour with Boat Cruise: $147
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $44
- Milan's Opera Gem and La Scala Guided Walking Tour : $105
- Duomo Cathedral Tour : $57
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $5.68
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $41
- 1.5-hour The Last Supper and Church of San Maurizio tour in Milan - small group: $89
- 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $118
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $163
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $139
- 24 h in Personalized Highlights Tour: $190
- 3-Hour Milan City Tour with The Scala Theatre - small group tour: $202
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.19Milan $27
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 ): $52
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
- Pub crawl Addis Ababa: $69
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar$9.38
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Beer$3.74
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Guided Riviera Bar Crawl with Shots and VIP Entry: $28
- Milan Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and Drink Deals: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $45
- Cantina Urbana Guided Winery Tour with Wine Tasting: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $55
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $56
- Wine Tasting Experience: $57
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $58
- Fun Wine Tasting with the most italian Sommelier in Milan: $79
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $97
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $100
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Milan, we can see that Milan 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 Milan 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan 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 Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Milan?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Milan, 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.