Which place is cheaper, Rhodes or Addis Ababa?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Addis Ababa or Rhodes?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Rhodes, 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 Rhodes?
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.
Rhodes
Rhodes Island is one of the largest and most visited islands in Greece both because of its diversity of sights and its wonderful climate. On the island are some beautiful beaches, well preserved historic sights, and lovely towns. Rhodes City is the capital city on the island of Rhodes and is famous as the former site of the Colossus. Colossus is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the oldest inhabited medieval town in Europe. Today Rhodes City has an interesting old town that is surrounded by the medieval wall. Inside you'll find countless souvenir shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. Cruise ships also frequent the island, so it's best visited during the off season when the crowds may be slightly less. You will also find that prices drop when the crowds are thinner and the cruise ships are scarce.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $33Rhodes $149
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $33, while the average daily cost in Rhodes is $149. 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 Rhodes in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $22Rhodes $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $44Rhodes $128
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Rhodes
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Rhodes? 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 Rhodes Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.88Rhodes $53
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$0.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
- Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $20
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $22
- City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $113
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rhodes:
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Taxi Ride$7.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rhodes
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rhodes:
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kiotari (and return): $266
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Glistra-Glystra (and return): $252
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Pefki (and return): $236
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Gennadi (Via Versa): $195
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Kiotari-Lardos ( Via Versa): $177
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Lindos-Pefkos (Via Versa): $159
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Kamiros (and return): $159
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Stegna (and return): $143
- Rhodes Private Return Transfer - Rhodes Airport to Archangelos (and return): $137
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Haraki (Via Versa): $115
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Stegna-Archangelos (Via Versa): $108
- Transfer from/to Rhodes Airport to/from Kolymbia Hotels (Via Versa): $93
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Rhodes?
Prices for flights to both Rhodes 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 $8.67Rhodes $52
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:
- Dinner Cultural shows and best Nightlife : $21
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Mom's cooking class: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $70
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $75
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $88
- Ethiopian cooking class: $95
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $114
- Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116
- Private Ethiopian Home Cooking Class in Addis Ababa with Transfer: $124
Typical Food Prices in Rhodes
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Rhodes:
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Coffee$2.15
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Dinner for Two$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rhodes
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Rhodes.
- All Inclusive Sunset Cruise with Dinner & Unlimited Aperol Spritz, Beer, Wine: $45
- Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks: $50
- 3-Hours Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner all Inclusive: $63
- Taste Lindos Small Group Tour with Dinner: $67
- Guided Rhodes City By Night with Live Music & Dinner: $72
- Vine & Dine Tale: 11-Plate Lunch, Wine Discovery, Cooking Mastery: $78
- Rhodes Exclusive Sunset Cruise Gourmet Dinner, Drinks Guitar duet: $78
- Food & Wine Tour: 11- Course Lunch, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting: $78
- 11 Course Lunch with Cooking Mastery and Wine Tasting in Rhodes: $87
- Rhodes Wine & Food Tour: 10 Meal Course Lunch, Wine Tasting, Cooking Class : $88
- Cooking Lesson and Wine Tasting with Lunch: $105
- Private Half-Day Food Tour in the Rhode's Medieval Town: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $4.00Rhodes $21
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Addis Ababa city tour.: $53
- Addis Ababa Tour: $53
- Addis Ababa City - Half Day Tour: $55
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $56
- Addis Ababa city Tour: $60
- Half Day City Tour of Addis Ababa : $60
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $60
- Guided City Tour: $62
- Guided City Tour / Addis Ababa Guided City Tour: $64
- Addis Ababa Guided City Tours: $64
- A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $65
Tours and Activities in Rhodes
Here are a few actual costs in Rhodes for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Hour Yellow Semi Submarine Swimming Cruise with Drinks Included!: $56
- Best Rhodes Tour from Cruise Port including Lindos and Old Town : $73
- Full Day Sail Cruise In Greece: $144
- Private Full Day Tour Introducing the Most & the Best of Rhodes : $99
- Rhodes Town Day Tour from Kolymbia in a High Speed Boat: $51
- Rhodes, Lindos and Medieval City Guided Tour: $80
- Sunset Picnic Experience on Rhodes Island: $119
- 1 Day Rhodes Delights Tour for Cruise Passengers and Air Visitors: $62
- 2-Country Tour in Speedboat to Marmaris Turkey and Rhodes: $53
- 3-hour Guided Submarine Tour in Saint Paul's Bay, Lindos and Navarone Bay: $40
- 3-hour boat tour: $51
- 30m Wooden traditional Boat - 6.5 Hours Day Cruise in Rhodes: $73
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $3.30Rhodes $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Rhodes
Also in Rhodes, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Beginners: $39
- Private Wine Tasting Under the Guidance of a Sommelier in Rhodes: $40
- Rhodian Wines - Private Wine Tasting Under a Sommelier: $54
- Wine tasting in Rhodes, inside the vineyards with the Producer: $56
- Full Day Guided Rhodes Island Cultural & Wine Tour: $58
- Rhodes Shore Excursion Including Olive Oil, Honey & Wine Tasting: $61
- Rhodes Island Tour: Lindos, Old Town, Pottery Workshop, Wine Tasting : $62
- Private Wine Tasting Experience for Wine Lovers: $66
- Best Rhodes Tour with Lindos, Old Town, Wine Tasting & Free Time : $67
- Gourmet Journey: 11-Course Lunch, Wine Tasting & Culinary Session: $89
- Rhodes Wine Tasting Experience: $89
- Private Lavish Wine Tour visiting Emponas, Kritinia and Pataludes Wine Producers: $99
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Rhodes, we can see that Rhodes 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 Rhodes is in Europe, 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 Rhodes would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Rhodes 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 Rhodes Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Rhodes?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Rhodes. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Rhodes, 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.