Which place is cheaper, Nice or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Nice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Nice, 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 Nice?
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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Ethiopia, The Best Adventure Tours to Ethiopia, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $67Nice $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $67, while the average daily cost in Nice is $142. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $43Nice $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $86Nice $128
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Nice
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Nice? 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 Nice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $7.73Nice $25
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$0.52
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
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,567
- Private Transfer from Nice to Milan: $1,415
- Private Transfer from Nice to Marseille: $871
- Airport transfer to Marseille: $762
- Airport transfer to Genoa: $762
- Airport transfer to Aix en Provence: $707
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Cannes hotels: $526
- Business class transfer from Nice Airport to Ramatuelle: $490
- Nice Intl Airport (NCE): Private Transfer to Monaco hotels: $451
- Business class transfer from Nice Airport to Saint-Tropez: $446
- Airport transfer to St Tropez: $414
- Nice Airport Transfer to SAINT-TROPEZ: $403
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $17Nice $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$0.12
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:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping in Shiro Meda Market : $72
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
- Food Tour in Addis Ababa: $205
Typical Food Prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee$2.72
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Strawberries$4.36
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Loaf of Bread$3.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
- Nice : gourmet food Tour: Enjoy Mediterranean delicacies: $16
- Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $90
- Viator Exclusive: Organic French Dinner in the Garden of Nice: $97
- Secret Food Tour: Nice: $105
- Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $106
- 3.5-Hour Original Old Town Food Tour: $109
- Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $109
- Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $117
- Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $150
- Dinner in the vineyard French Riviera: $304
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $7.98Nice $13
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $55
- Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
- City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car: $65
- Food tasting tours, Enjera/Injera baking,coffee ceremony,Tej tasting: $69
- Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up: $70
- Addis Ababa Half Day Shopping Tour: $70
- Addis Ababa City tour: $72
- Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour: $75
- “Addis Ababa City Tours”: $75
- Every day Addis Ababa City Tour : $75
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off: $79
- Addis Food Tasting Tour : $79
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
- Half Day Shared Tour in Eze, Monaco and Monte Carlo: $67
- Majestic Christmas tour in French Riviera: $240
- Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Eze Village Small Group Half-Day Tour: $60
- guided tour of the Russian Cemetery in a small group: $111
- Èze: Private Village Guided Walking Tour: $239
- 2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes: $28
- 2-Hour Guided Tour of Monaco: $50
- 3 Hour Walking Tour with a Local Licensed Guide in Monaco: $61
- 3-Hour Private Tour to Discover Nice and its Heights: $277
- 3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer: $82
- 7h sightseeing excursion: Visit Saint Paul, Antibes, Cannes.: $106
- A Self-Guided Tour Of Nice The UNESCO Heritage City: $7.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $6.59Nice $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Nice Pub Crawl: VIP Entry, Free Shots & Cool Vibes: $8.49
- Nice Bar/Pub Crawl | 3 BEST Bars & 1 Club With Free Drinks!: $14
- Pub/Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Nightclub Entry: $19
- Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $20
- The Art of Apéro: Food and Wine Tour with a Picnic at Sunset: $45
- Cocktail Master Class with Snacks & Optional Pub Crawl: $49
- New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and VIP Club Entry: $53
- New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl Nice France: $54
- Provence Organic Wine Tasting Half Day Tour from Nice: $67
- Wine Tasting: Tour de France in Nice City Centre: $76
- Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour: $84
- Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice 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 Nice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Nice?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Nice, 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.