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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Taipei?

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

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

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.

Taipei

Few cities in the world are full of more diverse opportunities than the cultural crosshairs city of Taipei. As the capital of Taiwan, this 300-year-old city is the financial, cultural and governmental center of Taiwan. Located in the northern part of the island between the Yangming Mountains and Central Mountains, this city of 2.6 million people is always ready to welcome more visitors.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.


Which place is cheaper, Taipei 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 $36, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $190. 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 Taipei in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Taipei $143
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Taipei $286
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Taipei

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Taipei? 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 Taipei


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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 Taipei Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Taipei $9.92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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: $135
  • Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $37
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $25
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:


  • Easycard
    $1.97
  • Easycard
    $9.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

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

  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $273
  • Private Transfer from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Keelung Port: $245
  • Private Transfer from Keelung Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE): $245
  • Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taoyuan or Taipei Round Trip Transfer: $242
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taian Township -Arrival Transfer: $211
  • Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $211
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Beitou New Taipei Arrival Transfer: $211
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $185
  • Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
  • Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
  • Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Private Transfer: $128
  • Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taoyuan or Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: $121

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei 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 $13
    Taipei $27
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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


  • 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
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $68
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $83
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • Mount Entoto View Point, Museum Palace Local Market & Food Tours : $99
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour: $100
  • Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa: $116

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • EasyCard
    $15
  • Lunch at The Can
    $6.68
  • EasyCard
    $30
  • Lunch
    $2.88
  • Lunch
    $1.82
  • Dinner
    $6.07
  • Lunch
    $3.49
  • Lunch
    $4.55
  • Louisa coffee
    $2.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei

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

  • Local Favorite Food Tour in Golden Lane (Full Lunch): $36
  • Food Tours with Top 10 Taiwanese Food (Lunch/Dinner): $45
  • Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
  • Secret Food Tours Taipei: $52
  • Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
  • Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
  • Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
  • Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $70
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $72
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $73
  • Private Street Food Tour of Taipei with a Local Guide: $74
  • Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea: $75

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Taipei $17

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 : $100
  • Fullday VIP Tour to The Unity Park, Friendship Park, Entoto park: $188
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $72
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $295
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
  • 4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport: $75
  • A Guided Tour of Addis Ababa That Includes a City Viewpoint: $59
  • A guided tour of Addis Abeba that includes a city viewpoint: $69

Tours and Activities in Taipei

For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 9 Hour Northeast Coast Bay View Tour in Yilan : $61
  • Taipei Christmas Instagram Day Tour: $65
  • Yamingshan Volcano, Beitou Thermal Valley, Danshui Private Tour: $198
  • 1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail : $250
  • 2 Days Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Historic Area Tour: $232
  • 2 days Yeliou (or Pingxi sky lantern) & Sun Moon Lake tour (Taichung city end) : $200
  • 2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour: $35
  • 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Beitou, Taiwan: $55
  • 2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour: $35
  • 2-hr Ningxia Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
  • 2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
  • 3-hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Songshan distric & taste lotus hot pot: $77

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Taipei $18

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 Taipei

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:

  • Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $28
  • Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $30


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


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Taipei?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Addis Ababa. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Taipei, 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.