Which place is cheaper, Baltimore or Antananarivo?
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 Antananarivo or Baltimore?
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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
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.
Baltimore
Baltimore is a large, industrial city and popular tourist destination in the state of Maryland. It is about an hour outside of Washington, D.C. and is a hub of tourism and entertainment for the area. It has a vibrant nightlife, comfortable climate, and is a great place to visit when you're in the area. The city proper has a population of about 600,000 and the metropolitan area has 2.7 million. Its economy is centered around science, technology, engineering and math and it has many undergraduate and graduate schools including the world renowned Johns Hopkins University.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Bicycle Tours in United States of America, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in United States of America.
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Antananarivo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $88Baltimore $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $88, while the average daily cost in Baltimore is $188. 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 Baltimore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Baltimore $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Baltimore $186
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Baltimore
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Baltimore? 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: Antananarivo Hotel Prices and Baltimore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Baltimore $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $17
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $102
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Baltimore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Baltimore:
- Private Arrival Transfer from Baltimore Washington Airport BWI: $60
- Private Transfer from Baltimore City to Baltimore Cruise Port: $73
- One Way Airport Transfer Service: $74
- Oakland Airport (OAK) to Oakland hotel or address - Private Arrival Transfer: $74
- Oakland hotel or address to Oakland Airport (OAK) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Departure Private Transfer Baltimore to Baltimore Airport BWI: $114
- Private Transfer from Baltimore Port to Baltimore Airport (BWI): $146
- Oakland Airport (OAK) to Oakland hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $148
- BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $150
- Airport Transfer BWI Airport to Baltimore Downtown Area Only: $160
- Private Transfer to BWI or Washington DC/Airports: $160
- Airport Transfer Downtown Baltimore to BWI Airport: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Baltimore?
Prices for flights to both Baltimore 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
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Food Meals for one dayAntananarivo $47Baltimore $79
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 Baltimore
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Baltimore:
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Seafood Dinner (for 2) in Fells Point$76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Baltimore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Baltimore.
- Thai Curry Cooking Class with Local Chef in Baltimore: $60
- City Cruises Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise: $63
- Little Italy and Jonestown Food Tour: $77
- Baltimore Signature Dinner Cruise: $94
- Discover Fells Point Culinary Food Tour: $109
- Christmas Day Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $110
- Christmas Eve Gourmet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $110
- City Cruises Dinner & Dance Harbor Cruise: $112
- Baltimore Father's Day Buffet Dinner Cruise : $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Baltimore $18
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $25
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $67
- Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $144
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $154
- 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $173
- Day Tour from Tana: to Mantasoa Lake & Nosy soa Park: $184
- Full Day road Tour to Ampefy Village: $194
- Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $206
Tours and Activities in Baltimore
Here are a few actual costs in Baltimore for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Self-guided Waterfall Hiking Tour through Great Falls National Park: $5.00
- Museum of Industry Admission Ticket: $14
- Antietam National Battlefield Self-Guided Driving Tour: $15
- Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Towson MD: $15
- Historical Baltimore Self-Driving Sightseeing Audio Tour: $17
- Baltimore Monuments Walking Tour: $20
- Baltimore Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Baltimore Orioles Baseball Game Ticket at Oriole Park: $25
- Baltimore's Cruise ship Tour-shuttle service: $25
- Raven's Revenge Ghost Tour in Baltimore: $26
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $26
- The Original Fells Point Ghost Walk by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.10Baltimore $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Baltimore
Also in Baltimore, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Baltimore Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $30
- Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Baltimore, we can see that Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 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 Baltimore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Baltimore 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 Baltimore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Baltimore?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Baltimore. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Baltimore, 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.