Which place is cheaper, Portland 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 Portland?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Portland, 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 Portland?
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.
Portland
Referred to as "The City of Roses", Portland is the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the banks of the Columbia River and offers breathtaking views of Mount Hood when the weather allows. Portland is famous for its alternative vibe, live music scene, and popular microbreweries. It's also a mecca for environmentally conscious urban planning. The downtown area is quite compact and walkable. While the city itself may be smaller than you expect, it is still the largest metropolitan area between San Francisco and Seattle.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America, and The Best Wildlife Tours to United States of America.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $34Portland $211
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $34, while the average daily cost in Portland is $211. 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 Portland in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $18Portland $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $36Portland $194
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Portland
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Portland? 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 Portland Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.29Portland $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$0.22
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: $146
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portland
Also for Portland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Portland Airport (PDX) to Astoria Port: $216
- Private Transfer from Astoria Port to Portland Airport (PDX): $216
- Private Transfer from Astoria Cruise Port to Portland city hotels: $216
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Portland downtown - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Oswego - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Waterfall Express -PDX: Waterfall Trolley Tickets + Transfer: $69
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Portland downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Tigard hotel or address to Portland Airport (PDX) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Portland?
Prices for flights to both Portland 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 $13Portland $74
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:
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
- HALF DAY + DINNER Addis Ababa City Tour: $140
- Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa: $168
- Cooking Class and City Tour in Addis Ababa: $193
Typical Food Prices in Portland
For Portland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Afternoon Drinks (for 2)$9.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portland
For Portland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef in Portland: $60
- Portland Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Walking Pizza Tour: $75
- Secret Food Tour with Local Guide: $100
- Downtown Food Tour: $102
- Portland Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $109
- Alberta Arts District Food Tour: $119
- 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise on Willamette River: $127
- Willamette River 2.5-hour Dinner Cruise: $127
- All-Inclusive Downtown Portland Food Tour: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.39Portland $24
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- "Discover An Exclusive Private Tour Experience": $69
- Addis Ababa City Tours Full-Day Tours : $100
- Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
- Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $71
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 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 Rock Hewn Churches Cultural Tour in Lalibela: $300
- 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $250
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
- A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $65
- Addis Ababa +Mount Entoto View Point,Museums Palace Market Tours: $66
Tours and Activities in Portland
For Portland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-hour Lunch Cruise on Willamette River: $87
- 7 Wonders of the Gorge 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise: $90
- 90 Minute Sailing Tour of Portland: $99
- A Full Day Around City Tour + Visit the Waterfalls: $175
- A Guided Walking Tour of Fabulous Downtown Portland, Oregon: $39
- A Guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Portland: $27
- Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland: $85
- Afternoon Multnomah Falls and Gorge Waterfalls Tour: $85
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $54
- Columbia Gorge Waterfalls & Wineries from All-Inclusive Afternoon Tour: $189
- Columbia Gorge Waterfalls and Mt. Hood Tour - Full Day: $129
- Columbia River Gorge Half-Day Small-Group Hiking Tour: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.80Portland $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Portland
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Portland:
- Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Haunted Underground Shanghai Tunnel Tour with Brewery Tastings: $40
- Haunted Pub Tour: $45
- Weird Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local: $59
- Guided Bike Tour with Brewery Visits: $65
- Portland, Maine: Old Port Brewery & Pub Walking Tour: $102
- Portland, Maine: Local Brewery & Spirits Bus Tour: $113
- Urban Wine Tasting Tour: $139
- Portland Urban Wine Tasting Tour: $139
- Willamette Valley Wine Tour: $140
- Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Portland: $149
- Mt Hood, Waterfalls, and Wine Tour with Tasting Fees Included: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Portland, we can see that Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Portland 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 Portland Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Portland?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Portland. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Portland, 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.