Which place is cheaper, Stockholm 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 Stockholm?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Stockholm, 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 Stockholm?
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.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden.
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Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia PricesStockholm Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Stockholm $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $210. 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 Stockholm in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Stockholm $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Stockholm $208
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Stockholm
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Stockholm $22
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$0.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $29
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Airport Pickup and transfer: $18
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:
- Skansen Stockholm Fast-Track Tickets, Private Tour, Transfer: $260
- Stockholm Airport (ARN): Transfer to Stockholm city/port: $219
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $206
- From Viking Culture Guided Tour with Transfer: $201
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Stockholm City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $199
- Airport Limousine Transfer: Stockholm City to Bromma Airport 1-7 Passengers: $199
- Private Transfer from Stockholm City Hotels to Visby Cruise Port: $198
- Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $183
- Economy Transfer from Stockholm City To Arlanda Airport: $178
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Stockholm Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $164
- Airport Transfer: Stockholm to Airport ARN by Luxury Van: $150
- Departure Private Transfer Stockholm City to Bromma Airport BMA in Luxury Car: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Stockholm?
Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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 $11Stockholm $67
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$0.04
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:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
Typical Food Prices in Stockholm
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Stockholm:
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Breakfast$9.88
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Stockholm.
- Boat Trip to Exe Ericson Mural & Pizza: $27
- Taysta Food Tour in Stockholm: $31
- Stockholm Pizza Cruise - Explore Stockholm's Waterways: $31
- City Cruise with Fresh Pizza: $31
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings -Eat like a Viking: $99
- Stockholm Food Tour: $113
- Food Tour: $119
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Locals Favorites Tastings: $123
- Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings: $131
- From Moose & Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $157
- Stockholm Private Food Tour with a Local: Tastiest Treats 100% Personalized: $228
- Stockholm Private Walking Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings: $258
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Stockholm $27
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Addis Ababa City Tour & Coffee Ceremony with Shopping areas: $18
- National Museum Guided Tour with Lucy Fossil: $28
- Guided Walking Tour with Coffee & Food: $28
- Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
- Guided City Tour with Coffee Break & Entry fee: $30
- Kebena to Entoto Green Corridor Discovery Tour: $30
- Mercato Market Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup: $32
- Best Addis Ababa Half-Day Tour: $32
- Premium Addis Ababa Piassa Walking Tour with Coffee Ceremony: $32
- Flexible City tour Museum's,other layover vist: $35
- Red Terror Memorial Storytelling Experience: $35
- Coffee Ceremony & Traditional Clothing Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Stockholm
Here are a few actual costs in Stockholm for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour: $149
- 1-day 7h Royal Palace and Castle Tour from Stockholm: $413
- 1.5-hour Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour: $15
- 2 Hour Escape Room City Walk and History Experience in Stockholm: $132
- 2 Hour Stockholm Metro Tour: $82
- 2-day canoe & wild camp adventure in Stockholm Archipelago self guided: $298
- 3 Hours Guided Shopping Tour in Stockholm Thrifting Stores: $103
- 3-4h Viking History Short Day Tour from Stockholm: $120
- 3-Hour Private Stockholm Photography Tour of Famous Landmarks: $169
- 5hs guided Sigtuna tour from Stockholm to Sigtuna incl. Wenngarn Castle.: $241
- ABBA Classic Stockholm Small-Group Walking Tour | 2 Hours: $72
- Audio City-Tour in Stockholm: $9.16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Stockholm $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm
Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $26
- Stockholm's Best Pub Crawl: $37
- Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $332
- Private Pub Crawl, Free Shots & Club Entry: $419
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Stockholm, we can see that Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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 Stockholm would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stockholm 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 Stockholm Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Stockholm?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Stockholm, 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.