Should I Visit Paphos or Addis Ababa for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Paphos or Addis Ababa?

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

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

Paphos

Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.

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.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus.

Which place is cheaper, Addis Ababa or Paphos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Paphos Prices
Cyprus Prices

Addis Ababa Prices
Ethiopia Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Paphos €125

Addis Ababa €24

The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Addis Ababa is €24. 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 Paphos and Addis Ababa in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Paphos €48

Addis Ababa €13
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Paphos €96

Addis Ababa €26

Compare Hotels in Paphos and Addis Ababa

Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Addis Ababa? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Addis Ababa Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Paphos €12

Addis Ababa €2.37

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:

Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $177
CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $97
Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $93
Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $58
Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
Adonis Baths Waterfall Morning Transfer: $45
Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Addis Ababa

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Addis Ababa are as follows:

Short Taxi Ride

€0.16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Addis Ababa

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

Addis Ababa Airport in/out transfer: $49
Addis Ababa Airport pickup and Transfer: $23
Addis Ababa Airport transfer and shuttle service(privet): $23
Bole International Airport to Addis Ababa Private Transfer: $30
City/Airport Transfer in Addis Ababa - Shuttles: $40
Private Addis Ababa Airport Transfer: $55
Private Transfer from Bole Airport Addis Ababa (ADD) to Addis Ababa: $152

Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Addis Ababa?

Prices for flights to both Addis Ababa and Paphos 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

Paphos €65

Addis Ababa €9.18

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.

From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $223

Typical Food Prices in Addis Ababa

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

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:

Addis Eats Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $49
Totot Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show With Dinner: $54
Flavors of Ethiopia: Hands-On Cooking Class in Addis Ababa: $55
Food tour in Addis Ababa with airport pick-up.: $56
Addis Ababa Ethiopian cooking class Airport & hotel pick up: $68
Addis Ababa Food Tour: Eat Like a Local: $70
Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance: $70
Half Day Food Tour Addis Ababa With Airport pickUp And Drop-Off: $75
Food tours in Addis Ababa tastever with lunch: $76
Private City Tour with Folkloric Dinner: $77
Addis abeba Full Cooking class.: $90
Cooking class in Addis Ababa: $95

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Paphos €12

Addis Ababa €2.45

Tours and Activities in Paphos

Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos): $65
Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $80
Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $39
Blue Lagoon Akamas Bus and Boat Tour with Water Slide from Paphos: $53
Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
Blue Lagoon Cruise, Aphrodite's Grotto & Sea Caves from Paphos: $46
Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Aphrodite Hills: $108
Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos: $108
Cruise from Paphos Harbour to Blue Lagoon: All Inclusive: $93
Cyprus Heritage Experience: $59
Cyprus Wine and Blue Lagoon Cruise: $100
Cyprus’s History and Charm: Full-DayPrivate Tour from Paphos: $996

Tours and Activities in Addis Ababa

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

Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Tour: $30
5 hours Addis Ababa Layover city tour: $36
Layover in Addis Ababa 5 hours tour: $38
Sightseeing Walking Tour: $40
Open-bus Tour and Cycling: $41
Local Food Open Market, City Tours & More.: $42
4 Hours Addis Ababa Cultural Discovery Tour: $42
Merkato Addis Ababa Guided Tour: $42
Mercato Market Guided Tour with Coffee Tasting: $43
Addis Ababa DayTours with Hotel/Airport pick up and drop off: $45
Entoto hill and Mercato Market layover tour: $45
Best of Addis Privet Guided city Tour: $46

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Paphos €9.98

Addis Ababa €2.02

Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:

Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $40
Paphos Highlights Baths of Aphrodite's and Wine Tasting Tour: $57
Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $88
Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $139
Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762

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

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

Which is Bigger, Paphos or Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa has a larger population, and is about 80 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Addis Ababa, 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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