Should you visit Addis Ababa or Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
Which place is cheaper, Vancouver 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 $34, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $166. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Vancouver? 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
Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa
Also for Addis Ababa, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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4 Hours Addis Airport Transfer with Ethiopian Cultural Tour:
$299
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Lalibela Full Day Tour with Guide and Transfer:
$130
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Addis Ababa Private Airport-Hotel Transfer:
$82
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Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer:
$55
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Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer:
$49
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City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles:
$39
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City/Airport Transfers-Addis Ababa:
$34
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Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer:
$27
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Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet):
$23
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Transfer Services Addis Abeba Airport :
$23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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YVR Airport Transfer to Fraser Valley:
$618
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Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler:
$609
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Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR:
$600
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Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler:
$568
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Private Transfer to Whistler with Sightseeing:
$546
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Private Transfer to Whistler:
$469
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Vancouver International Airport to Whistler Private Transfer:
$466
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YVR Airport Transfer to Squamish:
$411
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Airport Transfer Service To Burnaby:
$407
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Private Transfer from Vancouver City to Vancouver (YVR) Airport:
$297
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Vancouver Airport YVR Round-Trip Private Transfer by Luxury SUV:
$293
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Private Transfer, Langley, BC to Vancouver International Airport-VIP Sedan:
$280
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 day
Addis Ababa $13
Vancouver $54
Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Addis Ababa:
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:
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Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.:
$56
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Local Ethiopian Food Tour Addis Ababa:
$62
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Flavors of Ethiopia Explore Traditional Cooking Class :
$67
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Ethiopian cooking class:
$68
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Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance:
$69
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Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner:
$71
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Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch:
$76
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Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner:
$80
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Addis abeba Full Cooking class.:
$90
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Cooking class in Addis Ababa:
$95
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Nightlife Tour with Dinner and Live Music:
$99
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Local Ethiopian Food Tour:
$100
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour:
$75
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Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour:
$83
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Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours:
$97
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Vancouver Local Taste Trail Food Tour:
$101
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour:
$117
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Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour :
$117
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre in Downtown Vancouver:
$124
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Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour:
$134
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Downtown Asian Eats Walking Food Tour:
$138
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Private Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour:
$138
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Downtown Vancouver Walking Food Tour: VIP Asian Eats:
$147
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Fireworks Dinner Cruise:
$157
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
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Airport Layover Tour | Addis highlights, National Palace, Coffee Ceremony:
$200
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"Awash National Park Safari Experience":
$280
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1-Day Tour Old Bridge, Monastery,WaterFalls Wildlife,Birds, :
$128
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2 Day Lalibela Tours:
$300
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2 Days Awash National Park Safari Tours:
$311
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2 Night 3 Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights:
$300
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3 Day Private Meskel Festival, Addis Ababa City and Debre Libanos Monastery Tour:
$300
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3 Days Rock Hewn Churches Cultural Tour in Lalibela:
$300
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4 Hour Addis Cuisine Tasting Tour:
$65
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4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour:
$37
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4 Hours Addis Ababa highlights city tour from Bole airport:
$60
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5 hours Addis Ababa Layover city tour:
$36
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
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Half-day Hike and Bike Tour in Vancouver:
$132
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Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour:
$162
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Vancouver 1-Day city tour:
$85
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Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver:
$178
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$99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private:
$98
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1 Day Victoria Tour with Butchart Gardens | from Vancouver:
$195
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1 day Whistler Tour from Vancouver Experience (chn&eng):
$89
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3 Days of Adventure in Vancouver – Activities-Only Tour:
$1,674
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3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise):
$631
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4 Smartphone Audio Driving Tours between Calgary & Vancouver:
$23
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4-Hour Private Tour of Vancouver's Gardens:
$273
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5 Days of Adventure in Vancouver – Activities-Only Tour:
$2,184
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
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Pub-crawl Tour ( locally crafted beer and wine tasting ):
$58
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Night Tour Addis Ababa beer and wine tasting:
$65
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
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Gastown Pub Crawl:
$22
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3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour:
$87
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Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local:
$90
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From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings:
$131
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Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley):
$135
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From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour:
$137
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Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Tastings:
$163
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Taste of the Valley Wine Tour:
$168
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Stawamus Chief Hike and Local Brewery Tasting:
$171
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Stawamus Chief Hike & Local Brewery Tasting :
$177
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Fraser Valley and White Rock Wine Tour:
$181
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Elegance Unforgettable Tesla Wine Tour & Lunch:
$245
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver is in North America, 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Vancouver?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 50% larger than the population of Vancouver. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Vancouver, 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.
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