A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Agra for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antananarivo or Agra?

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

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Antananarivo and Agra can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Antananarivo or Agra?

Antananarivo

Antananarivo is the capital of Madagascar; it is also sometimes referred to as Tana. This city is the cultural and political center of Madagascar as a whole. There are multiple universities, museums, and other social venues in the city, as well as a national rugby team. This city has a very apparent French influence.

Agra

In the north of India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Agra. This land is home to great tales of emperors and majestic temples. It is the home to a magnificent past and the greatest symbol of love known to man, the Taj Mahal.

While this incredible structure is the main draw to this area, there is much more to see. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra can claim three different UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikiri.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best 2-Week Tours from Mumbai, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to India.


Which place is cheaper, Agra or Antananarivo?

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 Antananarivo is $90, while the average daily cost in Agra is $55. 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 Antananarivo and Agra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $29
    Agra $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $58
    Agra $32
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Agra

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Agra? 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.

Hotels in Antananarivo


Hotels in Agra


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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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Agra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $14
    Agra $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $88

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agra

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Agra:


  • Tuk Tuk Ride
    $0.59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agra

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

  • From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfers: $2.08
  • From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal & Agra Tour with Transfer: $2.08
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Tour with Transfer: $4.52
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Day Trip with City Tour & Transfers: $4.76
  • Private Transfer from Agra railway station to Hotel In Agra: $5.50
  • Agra airport to day tour agra and transfer to agra airport: $5.95
  • Round Trip Transfers Between Agra Hotels & Agra Airport AGR: $6.10
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $8.92
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Day Tour with Transfers: $8.92
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Agra Private Day Trip with Transfers: $8.92
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal & Fort Private Day Tour with Transfers: $10
  • From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Day Trip with Transfers: $11

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Agra?

Prices for flights to both Agra and Antananarivo 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
    Antananarivo $48
    Agra $27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo

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

  • Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245

Typical Food Prices in Agra

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


  • Breakfast for Two
    $2.14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agra

For Agra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Street Food Tour with Spice Market on Tuk-Tuk: $10
  • From Local Street Food Tour By TUK-TUK: $11
  • Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
  • Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra: $21
  • Indian Cooking Class and Experience: $24
  • The Spirit of Agra - Old Market Walking and Food Tour: $26
  • Home-Cooked Indian Dinner Workshop with Local Family: $26
  • Indian Food Private Cooking Class: $30
  • Agra's best cooking classes: $30
  • Cooking classes Tour Including Pickup And Dropping To Hotel: $31
  • Watch Bollywood Movie with Dinner in Agra: $35
  • Old City Spiritual, Cultural & Local Street Food Tour: $36

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $23
    Agra $20

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:

  • 3 days -Wildlife and Lemur discovery Tour to Andasibe: $930
  • AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,239
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $35
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $64
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $146
  • From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,105
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $204
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299

Typical Entertainment Prices in Agra

For Agra, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Entry to the Red Fort for Two
    $7.14
  • Taj Mahal for Two
    $18

Tours and Activities in Agra

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

  • Handmade Marble Demonstration Tour: $1.01
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket on Taj Mahal tour: $1.19
  • From Delhi: Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Tour By Car with Option: $2.40
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Private Guided Tour from Delhi by AC Car: $2.40
  • From Taj Mahal & Fort Skip-the-Line Tour with Options: $2.40
  • From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Day Tour by Car: $2.40
  • Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Tour: $2.50
  • Taj Mahal Skip the Line tickets with Tour Guide & Car: $2.68
  • From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal & Agra Tour By Gatimaan Train: $2.97
  • Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Tour with ticket: $2.97
  • Local Art and Craft Tour with Hotel Pickup: $2.97
  • From Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort Tour : $3.00

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.31
    Agra $9.57


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Agra, we can see that Antananarivo is more expensive. And not only is Agra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antananarivo is in Africa and Agra is in Asia, 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 Agra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agra 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 Antananarivo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antananarivo than you might in Agra.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antananarivo Expensive? and Is Agra Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Agra?

Agra has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Agra, 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.