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

Should you visit Antananarivo or Berlin?

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 Berlin 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 Berlin?

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.

Berlin

Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.

With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Germany, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Germany.


Which place is cheaper, Berlin 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 $88, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $191. 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 Berlin in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Berlin $70
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Berlin $140
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Berlin

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Berlin? 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 Berlin


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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 Berlin Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Berlin $19

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: $89

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin

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


  • Short Trip Metro Ticket
    $1.53
  • Bahn Ticket
    $3.27
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $22

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin

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

  • Berlin to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
  • Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $25
  • Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $32
  • Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
  • Berlin to Berlin Airport (SXF) - Departure Private Transfer: $32
  • Prague: Bus Transfer to/from Berlin Center: $33
  • Berlin Private Transfer to/from Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $51
  • Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $53
  • Private One way Airport Transfer Berlin To Berlin Airport: $58
  • Private Transfer from Berlin Airport to Hotels in Berlin: $60
  • Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $64
  • Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $70

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Berlin?

Prices for flights to both Berlin 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
    Berlin $98

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 Berlin

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


  • Sandwich and Coffee To Go
    $5.45
  • Turkish Sandwich
    $2.18
  • Currywurst
    $2.18
  • 2 Pho Noodles
    $9.81
  • Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)
    $65
  • Mauer Park (2)
    $12
  • Coffees at Impala
    $8.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin

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

  • English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
  • Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Mitte Culinary Food Tour: $47
  • Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
  • Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
  • Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $62
  • Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
  • Iconic Berlin Street Food Tour - 2,0 hrs: $65
  • Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
  • Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $81
  • 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $102
  • Berlin Food Walking Tour With Secret Food Tours: $104

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $23
    Berlin $24

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: $1,800
  • AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,216
  • 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: $63
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $145
  • From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,090
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $205
  • Full-day road trip and Indri wildlife tour in Andasibe: $286
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150

Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin

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


  • Berlin Zoo (2)
    $21

Tours and Activities in Berlin

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

  • Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.22
  • Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.22
  • Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.75
  • Berlin's Museum Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.00
  • Historic Center Tour [Spanish]: $5.35
  • Self Guided City Audio Tour in Berlin: $5.49
  • 5D Cinema attraction in the Berlin adventure cinema 5D cinema: $5.49
  • The Old Berlin Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.32
  • City of Bridges Self-guided Walking Tour: $6.32
  • Jewish Museum Highlight Tour of the Museum: $6.43
  • Germany eSIM Tourist Roaming Data Plan: $6.56
  • Nature Bobsled Run Ticket: $6.97

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.14
    Berlin $18

Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:


  • Drinks at a Show
    $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin

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

  • Pub Crawl & Bar Tour with Free Shots & Club Access: $14
  • Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $17
  • Berliner Berg Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting: $19
  • Bar Crawl with Shots and Club Entry: $21
  • Halloween Bar Crawl with Shots and Club Entry: $21
  • Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
  • Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $41
  • Wine on Canvas - Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting: $43
  • Korean rice wine tasting: $71
  • German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
  • German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $257
  • Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $402


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin 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 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Berlin?

Berlin has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Berlin, 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.