Which place is cheaper, Florence or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antananarivo or Florence?
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 Florence 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
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 Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $70Florence $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $70, while the average daily cost in Florence is $172. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $29Florence $97
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $58Florence $194
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Florence $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100
- Madagascar: Airport Ivato transfer to hotel: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.93
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Taxi from Airport$28
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In City Parking (Full Day)$33
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.58
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Bus From Airport$5.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Bus Transfer to/from Pisa Airport: $13
- From The Mall Shuttle Transfer: $26
- Private Departure Transfer: Florence Train Station: $36
- Round Trip Transfer to Pisa from Florence: $49
- Florence Airport Private Departure Transfer: $50
- Florence Airport Private Transfer to the City: $50
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $53
- From La Spezia: Round-Trip Bus Transfer to Florence: $55
- Departure Private Transfer Florence City to Florence Station SMN by Sedan or Van: $63
- Arrival Private Transfer Florence Station SMN to Florence City by Sedan or Van: $63
- From Round Trip Transfer to Cinque Terre: $66
- Florence Airport (FLR) to Florence hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $28Florence $40
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.26
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $32
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $36
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $36
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $36
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $37
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $39
- Italian Fresh Pasta Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $42
- Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $44
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Florence $33
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: $800
- AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,349
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $36
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $66
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $25
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $151
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,177
- Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $210
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.46
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Firenze Card (for Two)$112
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$22
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.70
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.81
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Renaissance and Medici Tales Guided Walking Tour: $2.79
- Dark Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour: $2.79
- The Best tour in Renaissance & Medici Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER: $3.40
- Sunset Walking Tour: $3.41
- Experience Florence’s Art and Architecture on a Walking Tour: $3.41
- Private Tour to the Laboratory of Artistic Ceramics in Tuscany: $3.41
- Smartphone self guided Tour: $4.45
- Florence, Outer ring, Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.82
- Self-Guided Walking Tour in Historical Area of Florence: $5.69
- Florence Medici Conspiracy Quest Experience: $7.39
- City Discovery Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $8.92
- Leonardo Interactive Museum Entry Ticket: $8.93
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.39Florence $21
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.69
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Bottle of Wine$8.37
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Bar Crawl in the Old Town: $20
- Winery tour and wine tasting of organic Chianti wines and extra virgin oil: $23
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $31
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $32
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $34
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $40
- Wine Tasting Experience in Florence city centre: $45
- Winery tour & wine tasting in Montalcino: $45
- Chianti Rufina Lunch and Wine Tasting Experience: $46
- From Chianti Hills Half-Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Florence, we can see that Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Florence?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Florence, 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.