Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Paris, 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see 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 $28Paris $302
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Paris is $302. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Paris $174
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Paris $348
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Paris $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$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $148
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.29
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.74
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer from Paris City centre to Paris Beauvais Tillé airport: $298
- Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $297
- Private Transfer from Paris City to Le Havre: $286
- Private Transfer from CDG Airport to Paris: $286
- Charles De Gaule Airport Private Transfer: $286
- Private Transfer from Paris to CDG Airport: $286
- Louvre Museum Paris Private Tour with Tickets and Transfers: $286
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $281
- Private Mercedes luxury transfer from PARIS to => DISNEYLAND Paris with Cab-Bel-Air: $281
- Private Transfer from Charles De Gaulle Airport to Disneyland: $275
- Private Direct Transfer From Paris to Reims: $275
- Airport Transfers from and to Paris and Beauvais Tille Airport: $275
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $11Paris $82
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
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ 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
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.11
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Breakfast$7.97
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Breakfast for 2$34
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Dinner on River Cruise$98
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Dinner$65
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $68
- Paris Food Tour: 10+ Tastings, French Wine, Cheeses & Secret Dish: $73
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $73
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Paris Food Tour: $79
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $82
- Paris Bakery Food Tour Chocolate Macarons and 10 Sweet Tastings: $84
- Sightseeing 3 course Dinner Cruise on Seine River from Paris: $85
- Paris Le Marais Food Tour – Full French Meal by Do Eat Better: $87
- Montmartre Food Tour - Chocolate, Crepes, Pastries and More!: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Paris $87
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
- 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 Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
- 3-Day Coffee Farm & Local Culture Experience in Yirgalem: $288
- 3-Day Lalibela Rock-hewn churches and Addis Ababa City Tour.: $890
- 3-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience in Jinka & Turmi: $620
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$20
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Admission to Pantheon$5.69
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Catacombs (2)$26
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Audio-Guided Visit of Notre-Dame: $22
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $56
- Île de la Cité Private 2h Tour with Latin Quarter & Seine River: $195
- 1 Day Paris City Tour on River & Land with Louvre Museum ticket: $136
- 1 Hour Express Paris Tour with Scenic Stops: $171
- 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $109
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $21
- 1.5 Hour Private Tour in Paris in a Classic Citroën: $285
- 1h30 Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $113
- 1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!: $79
- 2 Hour Walking Tour Through Treasures of the Marais: $45
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $143
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Paris $28
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris Pub Crawl : Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $17
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $22
- Paris City Center Guided Pub Crawl With Shots & Club Entry: $29
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $31
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $32
- A burlesque cabaret in an old brothel: $42
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $52
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $54
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $68
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Paris?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Paris, 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.