Which place is cheaper, Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
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.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the fourth largest urban area, and the fifth largest city in the United States. It's located in southeastern Pennsylvania and has a rich history, having once been the capital of the United States. The city has very impressive architecture, museums, universities, and entertainment venues. It's a cultural and artistic center for the country and it continues to climb as a top travel destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America, and The Best Contiki Tours to United States of America.
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Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia PricesPhiladelphia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $36Philadelphia $224
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Philadelphia is $224. 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 Philadelphia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $20Philadelphia $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $40Philadelphia $238
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Philadelphia
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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 Philadelphia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.53Philadelphia $28
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$0.24
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: $139
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $21
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $19
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport Transfer and pickup: $19
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Philadelphia
Also for Philadelphia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Philadelphia Airport (PHL): Private Transfer to Philadelphia: $349
- Philadelphia City to Baltimore City - Private Car Transfer: $268
- Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Philadelphia - Arrival Private Transfer: $207
- Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport (PHL) - Departure Private Transfer: $207
- Private Transfer: Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport PHL in Luxury SUV: $103
- Private Transfer: Philadelphia Airport PHL to Philadelphia in Business Car: $94
- Private Transfer: Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport PHL in in Business Car: $93
- One Way Private Airport Transfer: $80
- Philadelphia int Airport Private Transfer to Philadelphia: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Philadelphia?
Prices for flights to both Philadelphia 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 $14Philadelphia $84
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$0.06
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
- Ethiopia Half-Day Market Tour Food Tour & Coffee Ceremony Tours: $60
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping Mercato Market : $72
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa : $82
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
Typical Food Prices in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for 3)$27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Nigerian Fusion Tacos Cooking Class in Philadelphia: $52
- Handmade Gnocchi Cooking Class in Philadelphia: $52
- Locals' Favorites Food Tour: $52
- Best of Philly Food Tour: $55
- Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market : $59
- 9th Street Italian Market Walking Food Tour: $61
- Philadelphia's Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Secret Food Tours Philadelphia w/ Private Tour Option: $65
- Flavors of Philly Food Tour: $65
- Chef-Led Italian Market Food Tour: $75
- Secret Food Tour: $77
- Vintage Shopping and Food Tour: $85
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.64Philadelphia $28
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $95
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
- 2 Days guided Tour in Addis Abeba: $68
- 2-Day Sof Omar Cave and Sheik Hussein Shrine Tour: $450
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 3 Days Visiting Harar and Dire Dawa Tours: $480
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $85
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- 5 Days Visiting Tigray Churches Tours: $1,200
- 9 Days Omo Valley and Danakil Danakil Depression tour: $3,805
Typical Entertainment Prices in Philadelphia
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Philadelphia's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Big Bus Tour (family of 3)$99
Tours and Activities in Philadelphia
For Philadelphia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "No Reservations" Fairmount Food/Culture Tour: $40
- "No Reservations" South Philly Food/Culture Tour: $45
- 1 Hour Philadelphia Private Guided Tour by Deluxe Electric Car: $150
- 3-Hour Private Favorite & Secret Bars Walking Tour Philadelphia: $35
- A Magical Christmas Tour in Philadelphia: $547
- A Magical Christmas Tour in Philadelphia: $277
- Alexander Hamilton Private Group Walking Tour in Philadelphia: $250
- Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia's most infamous art scandals: $5.99
- BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia: $49
- Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour: $59
- City Sightseeing Philadelphia Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off (24, 48, 72 Hours): $68
- City Sightseeing Philadelphia HOHO Bus Tour + Bookable Extras: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.01Philadelphia $21
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 ): $58
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
- Pub crawl Addis Ababa: $69
- Locally crafted beer and wine tasting and nightlife in Addis tour: $85
Sample the Local Flavors in Philadelphia
Also in Philadelphia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Philly Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Ghosts, Boos, and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Liberty History Tour Pub Crawl: $45
- Guided Tour with Pub Crawl: $45
- Half-Day Philadelphia's Brewery Bike Tour with Tastings: $100
- Philly Signature Guided Brewery Tour: $105
- Guided Craft Brewery Tours with a Snack: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Philadelphia, we can see that Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is in North America, 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 Philadelphia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Philadelphia?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 82% larger than the population of Philadelphia. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Philadelphia, 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.
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