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

Should you visit Antananarivo or Brisbane?

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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

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.

Brisbane

Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.

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


Which place is cheaper, Brisbane 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 Brisbane is $148. 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 Brisbane in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Brisbane $78
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Brisbane $156
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Brisbane

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Brisbane? 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 Brisbane


Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.


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 Brisbane Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Brisbane $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

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

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane

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


  • Airtrain to the City
    $9.42
  • Go Card
    $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane

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

  • Shared Transfer Service from Brisbane Airport: $20
  • Brisbane Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Brisbane city: $42
  • Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $50
  • Brisbane Airport to Sunshine Coast Transfer Service: $53
  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Brisbane hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $54
  • Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
  • Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $87
  • From Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer: $90
  • NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $91
  • Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $105
  • From Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket: $106
  • Brisbane Airport Private Transfer Service to Brisbane City: $107

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Brisbane?

Prices for flights to both Brisbane 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
    Brisbane $52

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 Brisbane

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


  • Hamburger Lunch
    $5.03
  • Cup of Coffee
    $1.88
  • Chinese Food Lunch
    $7.85
  • Ice cream
    $3.46
  • Japanese Meal
    $13
  • Smoothie
    $4.08
  • Japanese Soup
    $7.23
  • Coffee & Muffin
    $4.40
  • Morning Mint Tea
    $2.20
  • Veggie Burger & Chips
    $8.80
  • Bread
    $1.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane

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

  • Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $157
  • Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $160
  • Local Icons Food Tour: $336

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $22
    Brisbane $23

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 Brisbane

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


  • Concert Tickets
    $13

Tours and Activities in Brisbane

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

  • Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $21
  • True Crime Tour: $21
  • Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour: $22
  • Winery Tour and Tasting: $22
  • Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $22
  • Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $25
  • Midday River Guided Sightseeing Cruise: $31
  • City Walking Tour 90 minutes: $31
  • Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on the Brisbane River: $31
  • Sightseeing River Cruise with Morning Tea: $31
  • Brisbane River Cruise 12.30pm: $31
  • Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original: $31

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.01
    Brisbane $48

Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:


  • Evening at the Bar
    $9.42
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.80
  • Guiness Beer
    $5.34
  • Sixpack of Beer
    $8.16

Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:

  • XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $23
  • XXXX Brewery Tour: $24
  • Stone & Wood Brewery Tour: $28
  • Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $63
  • Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High-Speed Boat: $94
  • Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $96
  • Island Pub Crawl with Lunch and High Speed Boat Tour in Brisbane : $96
  • Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $99
  • Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $102
  • Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $102
  • Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $119
  • Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $127


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


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Brisbane?

Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 45% larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Brisbane, 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.