Which place is cheaper, Naples 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 Naples?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Naples, 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 Naples?
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.
Naples
Naples is the most populous city in southern Italy. The city sits against the Bay of Naples, and is in close proximity to Mount Vesuvius, which is most famous for its eruption in 79 AD which destroyed the communities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples has a wonderfully sunny, Mediterranean climate, some great beaches, and beautiful architecture. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and because city officials have established strict building codes there is almost no condo style development along the coast. This helps Naples to maintain its authentic and historic atmosphere.
Many people love Naples for its history and authenticity, while others complain that it is noisy, crowded, and dirty. You can visibly see that the poverty in Southern Italy is higher than in the northern part of the country. Traffic is also chaotic, but what some travelers consider flaws, others see as benefits. Nobody can deny that Naples is truly an authentic Italian city. It has some of the country's best food and wine, the weather is ideal, and the prices are far cheaper than the northern regions. It has a large number of attractions in the form of museums and galleries, and there are some of the world's best ruins in nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Italy, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Italy.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $34Naples $180
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $34, while the average daily cost in Naples is $180. 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 Naples in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Naples $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Naples $150
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Naples
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Naples? 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 Naples Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.36Naples $24
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:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $17
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $152
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Naples
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Naples:
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Subway Ticket$1.36
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Alibus From Airport$3.41
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Short Taxi Ride$8.35
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Train to Pompeii$3.64
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Taxi$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Naples
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Naples:
- Private Luxury Boat Transfer : from Napoli to Capri: $1,592
- From Transfer by private boat to Ischia or Capri: $1,364
- Private transfer from Naples to Matera: $681
- From Private Transfer to Positano with Pompeii Stop: $455
- Transfer from Naples to Sorrento with Tour in Herculaneum: $429
- Return Transfer from Naples Cruise Port to Pompeii: $330
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi: $296
- Transfers from the Beverello pier (Naples) to Fiumicino Aereoprto: $294
- Private Transfer From Naples To Positano: $293
- Private Transfer from Naples to Amalfi: $291
- Transfer from Naples Airport to Minori: $290
- Naples to Amalfi coast transfer: $290
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Naples?
Prices for flights to both Naples 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 $13Naples $78
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
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
Typical Food Prices in Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Naples:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$32
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$55
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Napoli Pizza$8.23
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Dinner$28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Naples
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Naples.
- Old Town The Story of Real Pizza City Explroration Game: $9.28
- Food Tour with Davide: $34
- Naples Street Food Tour with Foodie Guide around Historical Center: $44
- Guided Street Food Tour with Spritz: $44
- Eat and Visit Naples City Street Food Tour with Local Expert: $49
- Authentic Naples Street Food Tour With Local Expert: $49
- Tasty Naples Street Food Tour of MustEat Gourmet Specialties and MustSee Sites: $49
- Naples Street Food Tour: Discover Local Flavors with Expert Guide: $49
- Sightseeing Tour and Pizza in Napoli: $50
- Small Group Pizza Making with Drink Included: $50
- Pizza-Making Workshop with Drink and Appetizer: $53
- Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink: $55
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.47Naples $34
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Layover in Addis: Tailored Tours for Transit Passengers: $25
- Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $34
- Half day Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
- Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
- Addis Ababa half day tour: $45
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $50
- Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour: $50
- Addis Ababa City Tour. : $52
- Local Food Open-Air Markets Walking Tour& More: $52
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $55
- Addis Ababa Group City Day Tour: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Naples
Here are a few typical costs in Naples for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale Entrance$10
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Castelnuovo Museum Entrance$5.69
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Entrance to Pompeii$13
Tours and Activities in Naples
Here are a few actual costs in Naples for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- COASTLINE TOUR BY BOAT From Naples to Amalfi and Positano.: $191
- Capri Small Group Tour and Blue Grotto Experience from Naples: $198
- Full Day Amalfi, Sorrento, Positano Tour from Naples Cruise Port: $89
- Guided Tour to Ruins of Pompeii and Vesuvius From Naples: $162
- Naples City Walking Tour Exploring Naples with a Native Guide : $102
- Positano & Sorrento Private Day Tour: $291
- Royal Palace of Caserta Private Tour for cruise ship : $174
- Walking Tour of Herculaneum with Local Guide: $64
- (Ercolano) Herculaneum , Half Day Private Tour: $145
- 2-hour Guided Tour of Ischia's Aragonese Castle: $52
- 2-hour guided tour of the island by boat from Procida: $35
- 3-Hours Naples Private Walking Tour With Local: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.86Naples $24
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 Naples
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Naples:
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Beer$4.66
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Beer$4.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Naples
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Naples:
- Guided Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $16
- Napoli Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $19
- Unforgettable Pub Crawl in the Heart of Naples: $34
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting with Trivia Games, Napoli: $45
- Wine Tasting Experience with Local Food Pairings in Naples: $45
- Mount Vesuvius: Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch: $55
- Regional food and wine tasting: $57
- Guided, FUN Wine Tasting in Naples City Center: $66
- Ercolano Vineyards Guided Wine Tasting Experience with Brunch: $66
- A Walking WINE TOUR in Naples: $76
- Mount Vesuvius: 5 Wine Tastings with Tour & Lunch Included: $78
- Mount Vesuvius 4-Hour Volcano Tour with Wine Tasting: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Naples, we can see that Naples 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 Naples 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 Naples would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Naples 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 Naples Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Naples?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Naples. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Naples, 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.