Which place is cheaper, Munich 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 Munich?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Munich, 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 Munich?
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.
Munich
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, and The Best Walking Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Munich $191
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Munich is $191. 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 Munich in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Munich $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Munich $204
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Munich
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Munich? 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 Munich Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.77Munich $22
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$0.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 4 Hours Addis Airport Transfer with Ethiopian Cultural Tour: $299
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $23
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport: $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
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Single Zone Trip on Subway$2.62
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Inner District Subway Day Pass$5.93
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City transport day ticket$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
- Budapest: Private transfer to Munich or Munich to Budapest: $640
- Private Transfer to Neuschwanstein Castle: $489
- Private Transfer > Munich to Prague with 3h Stop in Karlovy Vary: $298
- Munich to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $284
- Private Transfer: Munich-Prague/Prague-Munich with 2h sightseeing: $284
- Private Transfer from Munich to Salzburg With 2h of Sightseeing: $279
- Munich to Prague - Private Door-to-Door Transfer, Local English-speaking Driver: $278
- Transfer Munich to Kaprun,Zell am See,Flachau,Stubai,Kitzbuhel,Innsbruck & Other: $275
- Private Transfer from Munich to Passau, 2 Hour Stop in Dachau: $273
- Private Transfer from Munich to Linz, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $261
- Private Transfer from Munich to Passau with 2 hours for sightseeing: $260
- Munich Airport(MUC) to Oberstdorf/Alpsee Grünten-Arrival Transfer: $260
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Munich?
Prices for flights to both Munich 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 $11Munich $54
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:
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $54
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian cooking class Airport & hotel pick up: $68
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $70
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $75
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $76
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $77
- Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $85
Typical Food Prices in Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
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Bratwurst$5.70
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Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)$2.22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
- Flavors of Bavaria: A Self Guided Food Tour in Munich: $20
- Christmas Day Dinner & Beer Cellar Tour: $21
- Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $50
- Glockenbachviertel culinary - the food tour: $51
- Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $51
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Schwabing in German: $63
- 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $63
- Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich: $64
- Munich Food Tour: The Ultimate Bavarian Full Meal & Drinks: $80
- Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $84
- Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $86
- Munich Bavarian Food Tour with a Local Guide: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.86Munich $33
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa Nature Park & Full Day Museums Tours (English): $7.00
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
- 5 hours Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
- Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $38
- Sightseeing Walking Tour: $40
- Open-bus Tour and Cycling: $41
- Local Food Open Market, City Tours & More.: $42
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour: $42
- Merkato Addis Ababa Guided Tour: $42
- Mercato Market Guided Tour with Coffee Tasting: $43
- Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa city tour: $44
- Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Schack Gallery Entrance$4.56
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Munich Zoo Entrance$10
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Pub Crawl Munich Tour$16
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Neuschwanstein Castle (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Munich
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "How to Beergarden" Tour Beer garden tradition with Peter (max. 6 people): $57
- 11 places on the trail of the Nazi era - self-guided tour: $12
- 1896: Self Guided True Crime Sightseeing Tour in Munich: $41
- 2 Hours Best of München Sightseeings Tour: $80
- 2 Hours VIP Private Segway Tour: $99
- 2 hour Sights Guided Fat Tire E-Scooter Tour in Munich: $72
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Munich Night Tour: $99
- 3 Hour Munich Third Reich and WWII Segway Tour: $110
- 3h-Beer Testing Segway Tour in Munich: $110
- 5 Top Churches in Munich Private Walking Tour: $224
- 800 Years of History: A Munich GPS Audio Tour: $9.99
- A Full-Day Walking Tour of Munich: $465
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.36Munich $42
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 Munich
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
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Hofbrauhaus$14
Sample the Local Flavors in Munich
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
- Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $31
- Munich Private Pub Crawl Beer Halls with a Local Guide: $35
- Private Pub Crawl with Free Beer and Shots: $35
- Guided tour and beer tasting in the middle of the Hadern brewery: $41
- Brewery Experience with Beer & Regional Food: $52
- Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $55
- South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $57
- Old Town Beer and Pub Tour (4 beers): $64
- Munich Alcohol-Free: Pub tour with 4 different beers: $64
- Beer and Pub Tour with Tasting Portions: $69
- Aschheim: Distillery Tour with Tasting and Buffet: $80
- Brewery tour at Paulaner Bräuhaus Munich with beer tasting & snacks: $115
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Munich, we can see that Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Munich 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 Munich Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Munich?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Munich. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Munich, 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.