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

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.


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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $36, while the average daily cost in Tallinn is $127. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Tallinn $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Tallinn $98
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.

Hotels in Addis Ababa


Hotels in Tallinn


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Tallinn $13
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: $36
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $15
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:


  • Tram Around Town for Two
    $1.74

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn

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

  • Private Shore Excursion: Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour with Round-Trip Transfer: $232
  • Tallinn Limo Airport Transfer: $142
  • Tallinn Arrival Private Airport Transfer in Minivan: $114
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Tallinn Airport/Port to Tallinn : $88
  • CO2-Offset Departure Transfer from Tallinn City / Tallinn Airport: $88
  • Beginner Archery Class with Transfer: $77
  • Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $74
  • Tallinn Highlights Shore Excursion With Port Return Transfer: $62
  • Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $51
  • Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $42
  • Private Airport Transfer: $41
  • Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport to Tallinn city center: $40

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Addis Ababa $13
    Tallinn $65
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: $82
  • 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
  • Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $120

Typical Food Prices in Tallinn

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


  • Lunch for Two
    $8.04
  • Dessert
    $1.21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn

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

  • Tallinn Russian Dinner: $81
  • Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Tallinn $5.89

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: $311
  • 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 Tallinn

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

  • Customized Northern Estonia Day Tour from Tallinn: $105
  • 1-Hour Good Morning Tallinn Running Tour: $16
  • 2 Hour Tales of Tallinn Private Car Tour: $63
  • 2 Hour Tallinn Old Town Walking Tour: $189
  • 2-hour Tallinn Kalamaja Walking Tour: $173
  • 2-hour private tour of Tallinn with transport: $262
  • 3-Hour Private Tour of Tallinn: $283
  • 5 Hour Deluxe Shore Excursion in Tallinn from Cruise Port: $47
  • 5 Hour Tallinn Shore Excursion from Cruise Terminal: $42
  • Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.25
  • Alcohol Tasting Tour In Tallinn: $62
  • All inclusive Tallinn Food and Bike tour: $82

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Tallinn $16

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 Tallinn

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

  • Talinn: Bar Crawl with Shots, Beer, and Nightclub Entry: $21
  • Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drink, Local Guide: $40
  • Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $69
  • Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $119


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.