Which place is cheaper, Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Phoenix, 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 Phoenix?
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.
Phoenix
The most populous city in the American Southwest, Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and busiest hub of activity in the general area. Geographically it is located in the Sonoran Desert, making for long hot summers and mild winters. This climate has ensured a thriving tourism industry with plenty of attractions both in and around Phoenix.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City.
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Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia PricesPhoenix Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $35Phoenix $276
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $35, while the average daily cost in Phoenix is $276. 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 Phoenix in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Phoenix $144
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Phoenix $288
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Phoenix
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Phoenix? 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 Phoenix Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.40Phoenix $39
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$0.23
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: $152
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phoenix
Also for Phoenix, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Roundtrip Transfer From Phoenix Harbor Airport to Phoenix: $299
- Sky Harbor Airport Private Transfer: $195
- One Way SUV Transfer from Phoenix Int'l Airport to Phoenix Metro: $180
- Departure Private Transfer: Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury Van: $156
- Private Transfer: Phoenix Airport PHX to Scottsdale by Luxury SUV: $154
- Private Transfer from Phoenix to Sky Harbor Airport PHX in Luxury SUV: $126
- Private Transfer Phoenix Airport PHX to Phoenix Downtown / Hotels: $110
- Arrival Private Transfer: Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Business Car: $109
- Private Transfer from Sky Harbor Airport PHX to Phoenix in Business Car: $109
- One-Way Transfer Sky Harbor Airport to Phoenix: $104
- Departure Private Transfer Phoenix City to Phoenix Airport PHX : $103
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $68
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Phoenix?
Prices for flights to both Phoenix 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 $13Phoenix $90
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$0.05
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
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Ethiopian cooking class: $68
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $68
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $90
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
Typical Food Prices in Phoenix
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Phoenix:
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Nice Lunch (for 2)$36
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Indian Food Dinner (for 2)$32
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phoenix
For Phoenix, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Wine Bar in Phoenix: $75
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Brewery in Phoenix: $75
- Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Wine Bar: $75
- Phoenix Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $85
- Secret Food Tours Phoenix: $86
- Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour: $95
- Scottsdale Waterfront Food Tour: $95
- Downtown Phoenix Food Tour: $95
- Old Town Scottsdale Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $105
- Quiche Lorraine French Cooking Class in Scottsdale: $118
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.51Phoenix $40
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
- 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
- 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $300
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour: $39
- 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
- A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $65
- A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $69
- Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours: $69
Tours and Activities in Phoenix
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Phoenix.
- 1-2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Hiking Tour: $70
- 1.5 Hour Stretch Limo Golf Cart Tour, Ultimate Old Town Exploration: $89
- 2 Hour Scottsdale Segway Tours - Ultimate Old Town Exploration: $95
- 2 Hour Segway Tour - Sunsets, Segways & City Lights: $89
- 2 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $115
- 2-Hour Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Tour: $135
- 2.5 Hour FAT Tire E-Bike Tour – Scottsdale Greenbelt Adventure: $89
- 3 Hour Guided TomCar ATV Experience in Sonoran Desert: $219
- 3 Hour Sonoran Desert Private Guided Mountain Bike Tour: $135
- Amazing 2-Hour Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona: $125
- Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV: $150
- Apache Trail and Dolly Steamboat Van Tour: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.90Phoenix $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 ): $58
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
Sample the Local Flavors in Phoenix
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Phoenix:
- Old Town Scottsdale Party Bike Bar Crawl and Pool Party: $58
- Pedal Bar Crawl Tour of Downtown Phoenix: $70
- Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town Scottsdale: $70
- Sunday Funday Verde Valley Wine Tasting From Scottsdale: $129
- Wine Tasting from Scottsdale-(4 Vineyards & Includes Lunch): $150
- Ultimate Bachelorette Party-Wine Tasting From Scottsdale/Phoenix: $200
- Custom Arizona Brewery / Vineyard Tour: $245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Phoenix, we can see that Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Phoenix 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 Phoenix Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Phoenix?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Phoenix. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Phoenix, 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.