Which place is cheaper, Osaka 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 Osaka?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Osaka, 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 Osaka?
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.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Osaka $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $104. 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 Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Osaka $45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Osaka $90
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Osaka
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Osaka? 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 Osaka Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Osaka $13
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 Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto hotels - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $272
- Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $266
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $248
- Osaka Airport Transfers : Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $248
- Private Transfer Between Kobe Port and Osaka Hotels: $240
- Osaka Port Cruise Terminal Private Transfer to or from Kyoto city: $239
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $233
- Private Transfer: Kobe Port Terminal ↔ Osaka: $231
- Private Transfer from Osaka City Hotels to Maizuru Cruise Port: $216
- Roundtrip Transfer from Osaka Airport ITM to Arima-Onsen Resorts: $213
- Universal Studios Japan Round Trip Shared Transfer with ticket: $207
- Airport-to-City Transfer, from Kansai Airport to Each City: $204
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka 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 $11Osaka $42
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 Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Osaka Cooking Class 17 Tastes Takoyaki Making: $21
- Dotonbori Ramen Cooking Class- Make Tonkotsu, Shoyu & Miso: $26
- Osaka Umeda: PICCADILLY DINNER SHOW&NIGHTCLUB with Tasting: $32
- Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon: $39
- Osaka Namba Food Tour: Small-Group with Flexible Ordering: $41
- 1.5 Hour Food Tour at the Kuromon Market in Osaka: $42
- 1 Group Only Osaka Dotonbori Food Tour Wagyu and Ramen Takoyaki: $45
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $49
- "BE A SUSHI MASTER" SUSU Sushi Cooking Class: $52
- Osaka Handmade Udon, Tempura, Wagashi & Matcha Cooking Class: $61
- Osaka Okonomiyaki,Omusoba,Wagashi & Matcha Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Sushi and Miso Soup Cooking Course at Niji Kai Bar: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Osaka $20
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 Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$29
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Bus Tour to Shirakawago & Hida No Sato Winter Illumination: $227
- 3 Hour Local Osaka Bar Hopping Tour: $123
- 5 Hours Tour with Private Vehicle in Osaka: $259
- A Tour to Explore the Symbol of Osaka Castle: $82
- Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory Admission Ticket Osaka: $19
- All About Osaka Fully Customized Private Tour with Local Guide: $223
- All You Can Drink Meet Locals Adventure Osaka International Party: $59
- Amanohashidate & Ine Boathouse Full-Day Tour from Kyoto or Osaka: $62
- Amanohashidate Ine Funaya Miyama Village No Sato Tour from Osaka: $90
- Amanohashidate Ine Funaya and Miyama Day Tour from Osaka: $75
- Amanohashidate Ine Funaya and Miyama Thatched Village Tour: $85
- Amanohashidate and Ine Funaya Day Tour from Osaka and Kyoto: $67
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Osaka $11
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 Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $23
- Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl/ 22 Tapas 7 Drinks: $45
- 4-Stop Bar Crawl in Tenma: An Intro to Osaka's Best Bites & Sips: $102
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Osaka, we can see that Osaka 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 Osaka is in Asia, 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 Osaka would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Osaka 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 Osaka Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Osaka?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Osaka. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Osaka, 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.