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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Seville?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Seville, 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 Seville?

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.

Seville

The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Spain, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Spain.


Which place is cheaper, Seville 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 $37, while the average daily cost in Seville is $165. 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 Seville in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $20
    Seville $63
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $40
    Seville $126
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Seville

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Seville? 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 Seville


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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 Seville Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Seville $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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:

  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $30
  • City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $26
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $26
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $21
  • Addis Shuttles: On-Time & Reliable, Airport Transfers: $19

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville

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

  • Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Granada hotels: $952
  • Seville Airport (SVQ): Private Transfer to Malaga hotels: $777
  • From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $413
  • Transfer Algarve/ Seville city center or for Airport Private: $413
  • From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $397
  • From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $396
  • Transfer to Málaga with visit to Ronda: $385
  • Private Transfer from Seville to Granada: $375
  • Seville/Granada: One Way Transfer Between the Two Cities: $354
  • Private Transfer from Sevilla to Granada stopping in Ronda: $322
  • Transfer from Seville to Malaga: $322
  • Novo Sancti Petri: Seville Airport Transfers: $289

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Seville?

Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $14
    Seville $69
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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
  • City Tour, Food Tour, Shopping Mercato Market : $72
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $85
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $95
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $106
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

Typical Food Prices in Seville

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


  • Lunch
    $10
  • Ice Cream
    $2.51
  • Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)
    $13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville

For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $34
  • Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $36
  • Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
  • El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
  • Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
  • The Seville Morning Food Tour: $55
  • Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $59
  • Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $59
  • Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
  • Best Food Tour in Seville: $61
  • Seville:Flamenco&Dinner Show in Triana: $70
  • Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner: $70

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.69
    Seville $31

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 : $113
  • Airport Layover Tour | Addis highlights, National Palace, Coffee Ceremony: $200
  • VIP Tour to The Unity Park, National Museum Palaces, Garden, Zoo: $95
  • 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 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
  • 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

Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville

For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entrance to Cathedral
    $8.72

Tours and Activities in Seville

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

  • Seville Electric Bike Private Tour: $99
  • "Love At First Sight" Private Tour: $154
  • 1 Hour Guadalquivir Cruise with Views of Triana: $78
  • 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Isla Canela: $191
  • 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour of Triana: $139
  • 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Alcazar of Seville: $161
  • 2-Hour Seville Panoramic Walking Tour: $95
  • 2-Night Seville Experience with City Tour and Flamenco Show: $297
  • 2-hour Private Tour in Alcázar of Seville: $104
  • 2.5-Hour Seville City Bike Tour: $48
  • 3 Hour Private Guided Tapas Walking Tour in Seville: $172
  • 3 hours Bike tour all over Sevilla: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $3.05
    Seville $11

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 Seville

Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
  • Seville Outdoor Walking Tour with Orange Wine Tasting: $32
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
  • Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
  • Iberian Delights: Ham, Charcuterie & Sherry Wine Tasting: $38
  • Flamenco show with wine tasting and tapas at Bodega La Jara: $49
  • Sevilla: Andalusian experience with wine tasting: $53
  • Seville Traditional Tapas and Wine Tour: $91
  • Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia in small group: $95
  • Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $105
  • From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Seville?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Seville. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Seville, 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.