Which place is cheaper, Tallinn 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 Tallinn?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Tallinn, 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 Tallinn?
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.
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Tallinn $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $138. 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 Tallinn in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Tallinn $53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Tallinn $106
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Tallinn
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Tallinn? 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 Tallinn Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Tallinn $14
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:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport: $23
- Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $148
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa Private Transfer: $30
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two$1.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Private Transfer to Riga with Sightseeing: $494
- Sled Dog Ride on the Wheels with Transfer: $454
- Husky Dog Sledding Adventure with Transfer: $311
- Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer: $295
- Snowmobile Adventure with Transfers: $288
- Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $155
- Tallinn Party Bus Airport Transfer: $131
- Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $127
- Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $86
- Transfer Service in Tallinn with Local Tour Leader: $86
- Tallinn Return Airport Transfers: $76
- From Alpakafarm Guided Tour with Transfer: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Tallinn?
Prices for flights to both Tallinn 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 $11Tallinn $71
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
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ 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
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$8.75
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Dessert$1.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn old town: Estonian Cuisine Cooking Class: $86
- Estonian cuisine Cooking Class: $90
- Tallinn Beer House Dinner: $97
- Old Town Guided Tour with Dinner and Folk Show: $98
- Old Town Guided Tour and Medieval Dinner with Show: $103
- Old Town Food Tour from the cruise port: $109
- From Campfire Cooking Workshop with Guided Hike: $111
- Vegan Food Tours Tallinn: $223
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Tallinn $6.41
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 3-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
- 3-Day Coffee Farm & Local Culture Experience in Yirgalem: $288
- 3-Day Lalibela Rock-hewn churches and Addis Ababa City Tour.: $890
- 3-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience in Jinka & Turmi: $620
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Guided Tour of Medieval Tallinn: $252
- 2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport: $285
- 5-Hour Tallinn Tour for Cruise Passengers: $47
- A Walking Tour Around the World — From Tallinn: $21
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $9.21
- All inclusive Tallinn Food and Bike tour: $91
- Audio Tour of the Toompea Hill (Cathedral Hill) in Tallinn: $8.06
- Baltic Sea Round Trip: Tallinn-Stockholm-Tallinn Mini-Cruise: $124
- Best of Tallinn 2-Hour Bike Tour: $36
- Best of Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours): $53
- Bohemian Kopli & Telliskivi Tram and Walking Tour: $111
- City tour and craft beers and cheeses at the local market: $103
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Tallinn $17
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 Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl - Trendy Bars with Shots, Games and Deals: $19
- Old Town Bar Crawl - Shots, Games, Deals & Club: $22
- Telliskivi Bar Crawl with games, drinks, discounts: $22
- Tallinn Old Town Bar Crawl - free shots, discounts & club: $23
- Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $23
- Urban Beats Bar Crawl with Party Bus and Clubs: $51
- Old Town Walking Tour, Pub Crawl and Accommodation in Tallinn: $113
- Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Tallinn, we can see that Tallinn 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 Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Tallinn?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Tallinn, 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.