Which place is cheaper, Venice 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 Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Addis Ababa or Venice, 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Addis Ababa Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAddis Ababa $28Venice $315
The average daily cost (per person) in Addis Ababa is $28, while the average daily cost in Venice is $315. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAddis Ababa $15Venice $136
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAddis Ababa $30Venice $272
Compare Hotels in Addis Ababa and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Addis Ababa or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Addis Ababa $2.73Venice $31
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$0.18
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: $148
- Golf Club Experience with Hotel Transfer: $100
- Addis Ababa Layover Tour: Mercato Market & Airport Transfer: $77
- Luxury Private Mercedes Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $75
- Private Tour with Local Guide and Transfers: $65
- Photography Tour with Guide & Transfer: $62
- Customizable Layover Tour with Transfers: $55
- Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
- Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
- Cultural Show and Jazz Night with Transfers: $44
- City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $39
- City and Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$18
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Vaporetto Ride$7.40
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1 Day Travel Card$20
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$115
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Venice Private Transfer from Venice Cruise Terminal to Treviso (TSF) Airport: $298
- Private Transfer from Venice Airport to Venice: $298
- Private Arrival Transfer from Marco Polo Airport to Venice: $298
- Private Luxury Transfer from Venice to Lugano ( or vice versa ): $298
- Transfer from Venice to Venice Airport: $298
- Private Transfer from Venice, Piazzale Roma to Ravenna City/Port: $297
- Private Departure Transfer from Venice to Treviso Sant'Angelo Airport: $293
- Lido + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $289
- Burano + water taxi to Venice Airport (VCE) - Departure Transfer: $289
- Venice Airport(VCE) to Lido+water taxi - Arrival Private Transfer: $289
- Venice Airport (VCE) to Burano + water taxi - Arrival Transfer: $289
- Private arrival transfer from Venice airport to hotel in Venice city center: $288
Is it cheaper to fly into Addis Ababa or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $11Venice $128
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$0.04
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:
- Authentic Ethiopian Cooking Class with a Local Host: $47
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
- Addis Ababa Food Tour: Ethiopian Cuisine, Coffee & Drinks: $50
- Berbere Bites Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $50
- Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $50
- Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
- Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
- Addis Ababa Ethiopian Food Cooking Class and Kitchen Tour: $60
- Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $60
- Addis Ababa Cooking, Coffee & Traditional Drink Tasting: $65
- Ethiopian Cooking Class with Coffee Ceremony: $70
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.55
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Gelato$6.83
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$9.00
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Expresso$2.22
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Slice of Pizza$2.54
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Venice's Bacaro Trail: A Self-Guided Food Tour: $20
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $50
- Venice's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastings and Sightseeing: $55
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $55
- 2.5 Hour Street Food Tour of Venice: $55
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $55
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $56
- Guided Venice Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing: $56
- live jazz with cicchetti, aperitivo or dinner: $57
- Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner: $59
- Venetian Seafood Dinner at Local Trattoria in Venice: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Addis Ababa $2.82Venice $115
Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Addis Ababa.
- • Ethiopia Danakil Experience: Fire, Salt & Color Adventure: $450
- • Explore the Wild: 5-Day Chebera Churchura Adventure Tours: $1,775
- "Awash National Park Safari Experience": $280
- 14-Days Northern Ethiopia Tours: $1,580
- 2-Day Wenchi Crater Lake & Ethiopian Highland Experience: $300
- 2-Day: Addis Ababa city tour & Debre Libanos with Lunch: $265
- 2-Night 3-Day Danakil Depression Tour without Flights: $300
- 3-Day Addis Ababa — Monastery, Gorge & Crater Lake Tour: $1,650
- 3-Day Awash National Park Wildlife & Hot Springs Tour: $730
- 3-Day Coffee Farm & Local Culture Experience in Yirgalem: $288
- 3-Day Lalibela Rock-hewn churches and Addis Ababa City Tour.: $890
- 3-Day Omo Valley Tribal Experience in Jinka & Turmi: $620
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$17
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$9.11
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$91
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$18
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.42
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The Glass Museum in Murano$9.11
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- 1-hour panoramic tour of Venice by boat: $14
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $49
- 2 Hour Venice Walking Tour San Zaccaria to Rialto: $49
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace: $137
- 2 Islands Tour: Burano & Murano from Punta Sabbioni: $34
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $91
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $85
- 4-hour private tour in the Northern Lagoon with traditional boat: $263
- 6-Course Venetian Gourmet Tasting Experience: $79
- A Venetian Aperitif on The Lagoon (Private Tour): $172
- A private food-tour in Venice, between "bacari" and "cicchetti": $298
- A private walking and gondola tour in Venice: $280
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAddis Ababa $2.33Venice $28
Sample the Local Flavors in Addis Ababa
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Addis Ababa:
- Pastry, Chocolate, and Wine Tour with Pickup: $60
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.92
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Beer$5.58
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Winery Visit and Wine Tasting at Ornella Bellia: $29
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $29
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $45
- Luxury Natural Wine Tasting with Cicchetti Tapas in Venice: $56
- 2 Hour Cicchetti and Wine Tasting Tour in Venice: $74
- Venice Carnival Pub Crawl with Drinks & Masked Party Night: $90
- Rialto Market Food and Wine Tasting Guided Tour in Venice: $108
- Wine Tasting and Cicchetti Stroll Guided Tour + Ebook: $132
- Prosecco Hills Off-Road Defender Tour with DOCG Wine Tasting: $132
- From day trip to the Prosecco hills with wine tasting: $148
- Small Group Tour with Prosecco Wine Tasting from Venice: $160
- From Olive Oil & Wine Tour in the Venetian Hills: $182
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Addis Ababa and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Addis Ababa or Venice?
Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Addis Ababa and Venice, 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.