Which place is cheaper, New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans
New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in United States of America, and The Best Photography Tours in United States of America.
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Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia PricesNew Orleans Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28New Orleans $270
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in New Orleans is $270. 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 New Orleans in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15New Orleans $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30New Orleans $248
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and New Orleans
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or New Orleans? 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 New Orleans Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73New Orleans $51
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$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- Airport Pickup and transfer: $18
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in New Orleans
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New Orleans are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New Orleans
Also for New Orleans, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Handicap New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer: $260
- Luxury Airport Transfer Service in the Northshore: $250
- New Orleans Airport One way Transfer to Baton Rouge or Slidell: $250
- New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport MSY Round-Trip Private Transfer: $215
- Private Mercedes Sprinter Transfer NOLA, Airport, Cruise Ship: $210
- NOLA Cruise Port to New Orleans hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $201
- One-Way Private New Orleans Arrival or Departure Transfer: $200
- Private Round-Trip Transfer New Orleans and Louis Armstrong MSY: $200
- 11 Passenger Executive Van: New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer: $197
- Transfer from New Orleans MSY or Port to New Orleans by Minibus: $195
- Airport Transfer in New Orleans: $175
- Private Airport Transfer MSY to Downtown by SUV: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or New Orleans?
Prices for flights to both New Orleans 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 $11New Orleans $77
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:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bananas Foster Cooking Demonstration in the French Quarter: $18
- New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option: $58
- Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans: $60
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans: $60
- New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $71
- French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans: $80
- French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories: $81
- Lower Garden District Food Tour: $89
- NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter: $96
- New Orleans Original Seafood Tour of the French Quarter: $100
- New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour: $106
- New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class: $117
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82New Orleans $55
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 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-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
Typical Entertainment Prices in New Orleans
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New Orleans's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Zoo & Aquarium Tickets (2)$75
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Riverboat Cruise$70
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French Quarter City Tour$100
Tours and Activities in New Orleans
For New Orleans, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation: $30
- 45-Minute French Quarter Highlights Tour in New Orleans: $20
- 45-Minute Garden District Highlights Tour in New Orleans: $20
- 60-minute Tremé Walking Tour & Photo Experience: $27
- A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour: $200
- A Locals' Drink Dat! Cocktail Tour: $200
- A Spectacular Ghost Tour in New Orleans: $12
- A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour: $9.99
- Adults Only Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour in New Orleans: $40
- Adults Only Raunchy French Quarter History Tour: $21
- Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour: $34
- Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33New Orleans $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in New Orleans
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New Orleans:
- Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour: $14
- Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot: $21
- Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales: $22
- New Orleans Old Alker Distillery Tour and Expert Guided Tasting: $25
- New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl: $25
- Crawl Haunted Pub Crawl and Ghost Tour: $27
- Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans: $30
- New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour: $30
- New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Pub Crawl: New Orleans' Finest Haunted Pub Tour: $38
- Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and New Orleans, we can see that New Orleans 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 New Orleans is in North America, 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 New Orleans would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New Orleans 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 New Orleans Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or New Orleans?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of New Orleans. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and New Orleans, 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.