Which place is cheaper, The Hague 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 The Hague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or The Hague, 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 The Hague?
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.
The Hague
The Hague is a metropolitan city in the province of South Holland, where the Dutch government is located. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima currently reside there with their three children. The Hague is home to the U.N.'s International Court of Justice, as well as the International Criminal Court. It is the third largest city in the country, with a population of just over 500,000.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Netherlands, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Netherlands.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $35The Hague $245
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $35, while the average daily cost in The Hague is $245. 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 The Hague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19The Hague $117
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38The Hague $234
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and The Hague
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or The Hague? 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 The Hague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.40The Hague $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$0.23
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: $146
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in The Hague
Also for The Hague, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Arnhem: $280
- Private Direct Transfer from The Hague to Amsterdam: $177
- Private Transfer: Amsterdam Airport to The Hague (Den Haag): $175
- Premium electric Transfer from The Hague to Schiphol Airport : $172
- Premium Electric transfer from Delft to Schiphol Airport: $168
- Private Transfer From The Hague Hotels to Amsterdam Cruise Port: $168
- The Hague to Amsterdam Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $168
- Private direct transfer from The Hague to Utrecht: $161
- Private Transfer from The Hague City to Schiphol Airport : $149
- Eindhoven: Train Transfer Eindhoven from/to Den Haag: $29
- Amsterdam: Train + tram transferring to/from Scheveningen: $19
- Amsterdam: Train Transfer Amsterdam from/to Den Haag: $18
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or The Hague?
Prices for flights to both The Hague 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 $13The Hague $107
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$0.05
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
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $68
- Ethiopian cooking class: $68
- Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show: $77
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $90
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
- Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95
- Nightlife Tour with Dinner and Live Music: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.51The Hague $39
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- "Discover An Exclusive Private Tour Experience": $69
- 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: $71
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 1 Day Addis Ababa City Tour: $180
- 2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours: $311
- 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 Rock Hewn Churches Cultural Tour in Lalibela: $300
- 3 Days Trekking Simien Mountains Tours: $250
- 4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour: $65
Tours and Activities in The Hague
For The Hague, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in Delft: $3.42
- 2 Hours Walking Tour in The Hague: $3.42
- 90 minutes Self Guided Walking Tour with puzzles in Den Haag: $22
- Amsterdam: The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Private Day Tour: $565
- Cruise Terminal Rotterdam: Private Tour by Luxury Van: $336
- Delft Family Delights Private Walking Tour: $223
- Discover Delft on Guided Hiking Tour: $20
- Discover Delft with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!: $29
- Discover Delft's Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour: $12
- Discover Den Haag Highlights with Your Self-Guided GPS Tour: $7.96
- Discover The Hague with a self-guided Outside Escape city tour: $29
- Drive it yourself electric Dune & Summer Flower GPS audio tour: $102
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.90The Hague $33
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 ): $46
- Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting: $65
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and The Hague, we can see that The Hague 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 The Hague 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 The Hague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in The Hague 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 The Hague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or The Hague?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of The Hague. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and The Hague, 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.