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

Should you visit Antananarivo or Auckland?

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 Auckland 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 Auckland?

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.

Auckland

Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand.


Which place is cheaper, Auckland 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 $87, while the average daily cost in Auckland is $151. 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 Auckland in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Auckland $83
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Auckland $166
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Auckland

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Auckland? 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 Auckland


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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 Auckland Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Auckland $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $35
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $93
  • Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:


  • Bus from Airport
    $9.05
  • Airport Shuttle
    $14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland

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

  • Departure Transfer: Auckland Central City Centre to Auckland Airport: $24
  • Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Airport: $25
  • Auckland:City Hotel Transfers to/from Cruise Ship in Minivan: $25
  • [Stevong] 24 HRs Auckland Airport Transfer (Hotel <-> Airport): $35
  • Airport Private Transfer: $42
  • Private Transfer From Auckland Airport Oaks To Auckland City: $55
  • Auckland Airport Private Transfers in a Luxury Minibus: $55
  • Private Transfer From Auckland City To Auckland Airport Oaks: $55
  • Auckland Airport To Auckland City Premium Transfer: $57
  • Auckland:Private 1 way Airport transfer to/from CBD Minivan: $57
  • Auckland City To Auckland Airport Premium Transfer: $57
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Auckland APT-HTL (AKL): $58

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Auckland?

Prices for flights to both Auckland 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 $47
    Auckland $44

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 Auckland

For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Breakfast
    $4.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland

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

  • Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $91
  • Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $93
  • Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $99
  • Private Street Food Tour of Auckland with a Local Guide: $153
  • Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $507

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $22
    Auckland $26

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

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

  • 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $159
  • 9-Day Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $1,756
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
  • Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $180
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Andasibe Mantadia National Park 3-Day Tour: $528
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $61
  • Lemurs Park & City Tour: $300
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $139
  • Day Tour from Tana: to Mantasoa Lake & Nosy soa Park: $212

Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)
    $31
  • Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)
    $114

Tours and Activities in Auckland

For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
  • Explore Self Guided Audio Tour: $15
  • Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $17
  • Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $18
  • Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $19
  • Auckland Takapuna: Escape Game Adventure: $23
  • The Hunt for the Missing Monarch - An Auckland Adventure: $23
  • Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission: $30
  • Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $30
  • Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise: $31
  • Auckland Harbour Cruise: $32
  • Return Ferry Ticket to Rangitoto Island: $33

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.01
    Auckland $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland

Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $105
  • Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $133
  • Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour with Lunch: $142
  • Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $156
  • Kumeu Wine Tour: $160
  • From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $170
  • Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $174
  • Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $183
  • City Tour with Wine Tastings and Lunch: $187
  • Auckland City Scenic Tour with Wine Tasting + Lunch : $191
  • City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $198
  • Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $203


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

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


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Auckland?

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