A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Addis Ababa vs. Perth for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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 G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.


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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Perth is $151. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Perth $72
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Perth $144
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.

Hotels in Addis Ababa


Hotels in Perth


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Perth $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
  • City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth

Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $209
  • One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $156
  • Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $131
  • Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $131
  • Airport Transfer Perth Western Australia: $124
  • Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Luxury Van: $99
  • Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $88
  • Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $56
  • Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $43

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Addis Ababa $13
    Perth $60
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:


  • Slice of Cake
    $0.05

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:

  • Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $61
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $82
  • Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120

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: $65
  • Swan River Dinner Cruise: $93
  • Swan River Dinner Cruise: $95
  • From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $109
  • Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $111
  • Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $126
  • Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $134
  • Swan River Sunset Dinner Cruise in Perth: $149

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Perth $13

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.

  • Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $100
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $68
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 1-Day Tour Historical Monastery,Panoramic Views Wildlife,Birds, : $149
  • 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 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 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65

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: $82
  • 2 Hours Culture and Street Art Tour in Fremantle: $41
  • Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $103
  • Bickley Valley Wine, Cider & GIn Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $127
  • Canning River Half Day Tour: $49
  • Caversham Wildlife and Swan Valley Private Tour: $285
  • Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $56
  • Design Your Own Tour Experience: $253
  • Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour: $91
  • Dolphin, Penguin and Sea Lion Cruise: $54
  • Dwellingup Trains, Trails & Woodfired Delights Full Day Tour: $98
  • EAT DRINK WALK PERTH - Hidden Bar Tour - Perth Attractions - CBD: $50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Perth $7.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:

  • Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ): $52
  • Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65

Sample the Local Flavors in Perth

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:

  • Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $16
  • Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $59
  • Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $59
  • Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $60
  • Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $65
  • Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $66
  • Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $72
  • Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $87
  • Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $88
  • From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $103
  • Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $109
  • Bickley Valley Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch: $109


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.