Which place is cheaper, Perth 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 Perth?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Perth, 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $29Perth $169
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $29, while the average daily cost in Perth is $169. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $16Perth $81
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $32Perth $162
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Perth? 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 Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.80Perth $27
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$0.19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $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
- Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa Private Transfer: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane: $252
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $174
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Airport Arrival Transfer in Perth: $119
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Luxury Van: $111
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $87
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $73
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $73
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $11Perth $67
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
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ 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
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Perth Wildlife Tour Under the Stars with Dinner: $111
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $143
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.89Perth $15
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 Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $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
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Tours, only 30 minutes from Perth: $100
- 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour: $56
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $56
- 4x4 Pinnacles Desert & Turquoise Coast Small Group Experience: $183
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $118
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Bickley Valley Wine, Cider & Gin Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $158
- Canning River Half-Day Kayak Wildlife Tour: $52
- City Tour Perth and Fremantle and Swan River: $144
- City of Perth Tour: $132
- Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $71
- Discover Perth Walking Tour: History, Art, Sights + More!: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.38Perth $8.02
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 Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Swan Valley Gin Distillery Tasting: $14
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Bickley Valley Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Ciders: $116
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
- Half Day Swan Valley Afternoon Wine Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific, 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Perth?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 91% larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Perth, 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.