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

Should you visit Addis Ababa or Tangier?

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

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

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.

Tangier

Welcome to the gateway to Africa. Sitting on the coast of the Strait of Gibraltar, Tangier, Morocco has historically served as the meeting point of the Mediterranean and Africa.

After World War II, this city became a destination for eccentric foreigners, artists, spies and hippies. After that, the city was neglected and gained a horrible reputation for the hustlers cheating visitors left and right.

In 1999 Morocco saw the beginning of a new monarch who was more progressive with his vision for tourism. This message lit a fire under Tangier, helping the people see the amazing potential in their great city. They built a new port, a new business district and revamped the airport. The beaches and streets have been cleaned up of trash and hustlers and there's a sudden surge in cultural activities.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Morocco, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Morocco.


Which place is cheaper, Tangier 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 Tangier is $76. 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 Tangier in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Addis Ababa $19
    Tangier $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Addis Ababa $38
    Tangier $46
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Tangier

Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Tangier? 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 Tangier


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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 Tangier Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.47
    Tangier $23
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:

  • Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer: $82
  • Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
  • City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $36
  • City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
  • City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa: $35
  • Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
  • Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $16
  • Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tangier

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

  • Transfer from Tangier to Casablanca (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $398
  • Transfer from Tangier to Rabat (Vice Versa) - M Class E: $392
  • Private Transfer : Tangier ⇆ Marrakesh: $293
  • Tangier Private Transfer - Marrakech: $292
  • Vip Transfer . Tanger - Casablanca: $288
  • Private One Way Transfer From Tanger To Fes Via Chefchaouen : $285
  • Door to door transfer from Tangier to Fes: $281
  • From Tangier : Private Transfer to Fez via chefchaouen (bleu City: $263
  • Private Transfer from Asilah to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $260
  • Private Transfer Tangier To Fes/Fes To Tangir Via Chefchauen: $259
  • Private Transfer from Tangier city hotels to Ceuta Cruise Port: $250
  • Transfers From Tangier To Marrakech: $237

Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Tangier?

Prices for flights to both Tangier 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
    Tangier $35
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
  • Ethiopian cooking class: $61
  • Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
  • Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
  • Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
  • Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $82
  • Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
  • Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
  • Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
  • 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 Tangier

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


  • Fruit & Yogurt
    $1.69

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tangier

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

  • Full Thousand and One Nights Experience Tour with dinner: $5.18
  • Tanger Local Street food tours: $57
  • Sunset Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach including Traditional Dinner: $67
  • Tangier Private Cooking Class With a Local Family: $69
  • Caves, sunset, camel ride on the beach and barbecue dinner: $69
  • Tangier Food Tour with a certified foodie local guide!: $73
  • Moroccan 3-in-1 Cooking Experience: $73
  • Moroccan 3 in 1 Cooking Experience: $74
  • Tasting Tangier Food Tour: $75
  • Sunset Camel Ride on Achakkar Beach including Traditional Dinner: $75
  • Dinner with a Berber family in tangier: $78
  • Tangier food tour with Rababe: $79

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Addis Ababa $3.58
    Tangier $20

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
  • Go where thelocalsgo, Eatwhat the localseat!open MarketTour&More: $68
  • "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
  • 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
  • 1-Day Tour Historical Monastery,Panoramic Views Wildlife,Birds, : $149
  • 2 Day Lalibela Tours: $300
  • 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
  • 2 Days Private Tour in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: $151
  • 3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour: $300
  • 3 Days Meskel Festival Package-Addis Ababa City Tour/Debre Libanos Monastery: $256
  • 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $240
  • 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65

Tours and Activities in Tangier

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

  • 3-Hour Private Enchanting Tangier Coastal Adventure: $83
  • Highlights of Tangier Half Day Tour: $119
  • Private Guided Food Experience Tour in Medina of Tangier: $73
  • Private LuxuryTour of Tangier for 4hours: $73
  • Private Tour in Tangier : $119
  • Tangier Private Tour from Tarifa Ferry & Lunch Included : $244
  • Tangier Tour Private from Cruise Ship : $106
  • The Best of Tangier Walking Tour : $208
  • "Full-Day Chefchaouen Tour: Free Guide,: $40
  • "Rabat to High-Speed Train Guided Day Tour": $145
  • 2 Days Chefchaouen and Tangier Tour from Casablanca: $496
  • 2 Days Luxury Tour to Merzouga Desert from Fez with Small Group: $240

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Addis Ababa $2.96
    Tangier $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 ): $52
  • Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Tangier, we can see that Tangier is more expensive. And not only is Addis Ababa much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Tangier would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tangier 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 Tangier Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Tangier?

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