Which place is cheaper, Budapest 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 Budapest?
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 Budapest 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 Budapest?
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.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
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 from Budapest, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $95Budapest $130
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $95, while the average daily cost in Budapest is $130. 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 Budapest in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $30Budapest $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $60Budapest $124
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Budapest
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Budapest? 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 Budapest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $15Budapest $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
- Safe Transfer Airport - Hotel in Antananarivo Madagascar: $23
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$8.18
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Metro Pass$4.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premier Outlet Shopping Transfer from City Center: $17
- Shared Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer: $20
- BUD Airport Private Transfer to/from Budapest City: $22
- Transfer Budapest City to Ferenc Liszt Airport(BUD): $23
- Budapest Airport Private departure transfer: $28
- Budapest Airport (BUD) to Budapest - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Budapest One Way Private Transfer to or from Airport: $31
- Budapest Private Arrival Transfer: Railway station to hotels: $32
- Private Transfer from Budapest Cruise Port to Budapest Hotel: $32
- Private Transfer from Budapest Hotels to Budapest Cruise Ports: $32
- From Budapest City to Budapest Airport Transfer: $41
- Hotel to Liszt Ferenc Airport departure Transfer: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Budapest?
Prices for flights to both Budapest 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 $51Budapest $47
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 Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.99
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Dinner and Live Hungarian Music: $1.51
- Pizza Tasting Experience at Deci Pub: $20
- Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option: $22
- Folklore Revue Show with Unlimited Dinner & Drinks: $33
- Catamaran Pizza Cruise: $41
- Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner with Drink and Show: $50
- Budapest Goulash Cooking Experience at an Iconic Ruin Bar: $50
- Traditional Hungarian Dinner with Live Gypsy Music: $52
- Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance: $57
- Food Tour Market to Tavern: 14+ Tasters & Wines: $65
- Tipsy Food Tour - Wines, Small Group & Local Guide: $65
- Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $25Budapest $26
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- 4 Days Adventure to wild Andasibe Mantasoa from Antananarivo: $997
- 6 Days Adventure to Andasibe & Tamatave from Antananarivo: $1,700
- 7 Days Sainte-Marie Island Tour by Plane from Antananarivo: $3,811
- 9 Days Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $2,345
- Andasibe Lemur Experience 4 Days/3 Nights (Comfort).: $1,847
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $384
- Antananarivo Private Walking Tour with a Local: $25
- 10-Day Southern National Parks & Reserves Tour: $3,700
- 2-Days tour to Andasibe National Park: $752
- Baobab Avenue & Kirindy Tours 4 Days/3 Nights: $1,415
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $69
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$8.02
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Budapest Downtown Guided Segway Tour: $3.47
- Budapest Castle District Walking Tour: $3.47
- Guided Tour in Budapest Castle District: $3.48
- Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank: $3.48
- Past and Present of Budapest Jewish District Tour: $3.48
- Budapest Central Line Walking Tour: $3.48
- Free Walking tour in the Buda Castle incl. Fisherman's Bastion: $3.48
- German-language tour - the best of Budapest: $3.49
- Walking Tour to the Shoes Memorial and Parliament: $3.49
- Mika Tivadar Secret Museum Entry Ticket: $4.36
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Budapest’s Castle District: $5.00
- Budapest Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.86Budapest $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Ruin Bar Pub Crawl VIP Entry & 6 Free Shots: $8.73
- Budapest Ruin Bars Pub Crawl with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $10
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $12
- Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour –6 Free Shots VIP Entry: $12
- Budapest Pub Crawl & Ruin Bar Tour – Free Shots & VIP Entry: $14
- Guided Pub Tour to Ruin Bars with Games & 6 Shots: $16
- Bingo Bar Crawl: $21
- 'Hungarian Wine Tasting Experience' in Budapest by Bortársaság: $21
- Unmissable Bar Crawls with Shots & VIP Club Entry: $21
- Budapest Original Ruin Pub Crawl Including 5 Shots: $22
- Brewery Tour at "First Craft Beer" & Beer Tasting: $26
- Private, Personalized Pub Crawl, 3 drinks included: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Budapest, we can see that Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Budapest 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 Budapest Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Budapest?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Budapest, 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.