Which place is cheaper, Valencia 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 Valencia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Valencia, 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 Valencia?
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.
Valencia
Valencia is a port city that sits on Spain's southeastern Orange Blossom coast, where the Turia River meets the Mediterranean Sea. As the nation's third-largest city, it is continually innovative in the arts and sciences with some futuristic architecture including a planetarium, oceanarium, and an interactive museum. The nightlife and daytime culture both thrive in their own ways, bustling with limitless opportunities for sight-seeing and entertainment. While the city is surrounded by fertile farmland, its center is a modern metropolis, skirted by beautiful beaches.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Madrid, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $34Valencia $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $34, while the average daily cost in Valencia is $165. 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 Valencia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $19Valencia $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $38Valencia $124
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Valencia
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Valencia? 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 Valencia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $3.36Valencia $19
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:
- Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport : $23
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $34
- Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $17
- Bole Airport Transfer: $25
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
- Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Valencia
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Valencia:
- Private transfer from Valencia Airport to Alicante: $214
- Private Transfer from Callosa d'en Sarria to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $199
- Departure Private Transfer Montserrat to Barcelona Airport or City by Luxury Van: $187
- Valencia Airport (VLC): Private Transfer to Valencia: $127
- From Morella and Peñíscola Day Trip with Transfers: $125
- Valencia Airport (VLC) to Valencia - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $111
- Private Transfer: Valencia Airport VLC to Valencia in Luxury Van: $96
- Private Transfer: Valencia to Valencia Airport VLC in Luxury Van: $96
- Valencia City, Airport, Cruise Terminal Private Transfer: $93
- Mountain E-Bike Tour + Transfers (Stunning Views): $90
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Departure Transfer (Valencia Hotels to Valencia Airport): $88
- Valencia Airport (VLC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Valencia Hotel or Address): $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Valencia?
Prices for flights to both Valencia 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 $13Valencia $76
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:
- Cooking Class, Injera baking & coffee ceremony: $48
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $58
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa: $62
- Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class : $67
- Ethiopian cooking class: $68
- Addis Ababa Private City Tour with Immersive Cooking Class Lunch: $77
- Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $80
- Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $86
- Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $90
- Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Valencia
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Valencia.
- Flamenco at Toro y La Luna with Drinks or Dinner: $20
- Traditional Spanish Home Dinner: $51
- Valencia Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $54
- Guided Food Tour with Chocolate Tasting Experience: $57
- Morning Food Tour with Central Market Visit: $67
- Cooking Class of traditional spanish food: $68
- Dinner in the Dark with Spanish Cuisine: $68
- Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $73
- Flamenco Show with Dinner at La Bulería: $74
- Authentic Food Tour with Paella Valenciana: $74
- Paella Cooking Class with Central Market Tour: $74
- Valencian paella cooking class, tapas and visit to Ruzafa market.: $74
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $3.47Valencia $32
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- Layover in Addis: Tailored Tours for Transit Passengers: $25
- Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $34
- Half day Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
- Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
- Addis Ababa half day tour: $45
- Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour: $50
- Addis Ababa City Tour: $50
- Pup crawl and nightlife tour in Addis Ababa.: $50
- Local Food Open-Air Markets Walking Tour& More: $52
- Addis Ababa City Tour. : $52
- Addis Ababa highlight city tour: $55
- Addis Ababa Group City Day Tour: $55
Typical Entertainment Prices in Valencia
Here are a few typical costs in Valencia for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Flamenco Tour$17
Tours and Activities in Valencia
Here are a few actual costs in Valencia for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private tour modernism of Valencia: $156
- Tour nocturno privado Mitos y leyendas a la luna de Valencia: $156
- Valencia in Focus Unforgettable Photographic Tour: $79
- "Old Town" Private Guided Tour on Bike, E-Bike or E-step: $68
- 1 + 1 Discover Valencia Self Guided Cycling- and Walking Tour : $29
- 1 Day Sightseeing Bus Tour form Valencia to Madrid 325: $243
- 2 Hour Private Bike Tour in Valencia: $29
- 2 Hours Self Guided Audio Tour in Valencia: $12
- A Fun Retreat Experience in Valencia - Solo Travellers Only: $149
- Adventure Jetski: $208
- Adventures day: Thermal Springs and Waterfalls: $115
- Albufera Natural Park Tour with Boat Ride from Valencia : $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.86Valencia $22
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 Valencia
Also in Valencia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia: $19
- Boat Ride with Valencian Wine Tasting & Tapas: $55
- Wine Tasting with Professional Sommelier in centre Valencia: $63
- Vineyard Tour with Local Wine Tasting & Appetizer: $97
- From Guided Cheese Factory Tour with Wine Tasting: $113
- Cheese Factory Workshop with Wine Tasting in Requena, Valencia: $115
- From Requena Wine Tour with Tastings: $131
- Small Group - Half-Day Wine Tour: $133
- Gourmet Food & Wine Tour: $148
- Horseback riding and wine tour (private tour): $174
- Wine Tasting and Tapas Experience: $216
- From Utiel-Requena Wine Tour and Traditional Lunch: $222
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Valencia, we can see that Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Valencia 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 Valencia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Valencia?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Valencia. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Valencia, 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.