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

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.


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.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $90, while the average daily cost in Budapest is $90. 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
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $29
    Budapest $49
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $58
    Budapest $98
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.

Hotels in Antananarivo


Hotels in Budapest


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $14
    Budapest $10

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: $88

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest

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


  • Short Taxi Ride
    $6.93
  • Metro Pass
    $3.80

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest

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

  • Shared Airport Shuttle Bus Transfer: $13
  • Budapest Private Arrival Transfer: Railway station to hotels: $16
  • Premier Outlet Shopping Transfer from City Center: $16
  • Budapest to Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport-Departure Private Transfer : $26
  • Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport to Budapest - Arrival Private Transfer : $26
  • Budapest Private transfer Airport or Hotel to or from Cruise Port: $27
  • Budapest Private Departure Transfer: From hotels to Railway station: $27
  • One way private transfer from Budapest hotels to Budapest cruise ports: $27
  • Private Airport Transfer Budapest: $28
  • Private Transfer from Budapest city to Budapest Airport - departure: $28
  • Budapest City - Budapest Airport Transfer: $32
  • Private Transfer Budapest Airport BUD to Budapest by car or van: $35

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antananarivo $48
    Budapest $23

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:


  • Lunch
    $3.38

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest

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

  • Central Market Hall Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $27
  • Guided Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $42
  • Tipsy Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $42
  • Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included: $42
  • Downtown Budapest Cruise with Pizza and Beer: $46
  • Pizza & Beer Downtown Budapest Cruise: $46
  • Vegan Hungarian Food Tour (full meals): $50
  • Bistro Boat Cruise with Dinner (and Open Bar): $52
  • Food Tour with Wine tasting By Foodapest 2024: $52
  • Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots: $53
  • Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $53
  • Vegan Hungarian Food Tour / Local delights: $58

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

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: $3,261
  • 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: $64
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $147
  • From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,120
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $204
  • Full-day road trip and Indri wildlife tour in Andasibe: $286
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150

Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest

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


  • Entrance to the Baths for Two
    $6.79

Tours and Activities in Budapest

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

  • Gems of the Budapest Castle District: Free Walking Tour!: $0.11
  • Jewish Quarter of Budapest Walking Tour: $2.17
  • Gems of the Budapest Castle District Walking Tour: $2.65
  • Mika Tivadar Secret Museum Entry Ticket: $3.26
  • Castle District Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Welcome to Budapest Walking Tour: $3.26
  • Free Walking Tour Budapest incl. the Shoes on the Danube Bank: $3.31
  • Free Tour Budapest Essential in Spanish: $3.31
  • Self Guided Tour In Budapest With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.31
  • Welcome to Budapest Walking Tour: $3.33
  • Communist History Evening Walking Tour of Budapest: $3.33
  • Budapest Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.88

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.31
    Budapest $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest

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

  • Private, Personalized Pub Crawl, 5 drinks included: $20
  • 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $22
  • Tipsy History Pub Crawl with Shots & VIP Club: $22
  • The Original Budapest Pub Crawl - One Hour Open Bar + Free Shots: $22
  • Guided Bar Crawl through the Party District: $23
  • Halloween Pub Crawl Budapest: $24
  • Budapest Pub Crawl +6 free Shots +VIP Access +Drinking Games : $24
  • Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $24
  • Pub Crawl Budapest with Challenges and Free Shots: $28
  • Hungarian pálinka distillery visit and tasting: $33
  • PRIVATE Budapest by Nights: GUIDED tour whit WINE tasting: $34
  • Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $37


When comparing the travel costs between Antananarivo and Budapest, we can see that Antananarivo is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Antananarivo is in Africa and Budapest is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

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.