Which place is cheaper, Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
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.
Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland with a population of about 600,000 and more than 2 million in the surrounding areas. It is located on the edge of River Clyde and has long been acclaimed as Scotland's main industrial city. It remains a major economic center for the United Kingdom outside of London. In recent years it has also been awarded the European titles as both the City of Culture as well as the City of Architecture and Design.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best 2-Week Tours from Edinburgh, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United Kingdom.
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Antananarivo Prices
Madagascar PricesGlasgow Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $87Glasgow $226
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $87, while the average daily cost in Glasgow is $226. 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 Glasgow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Glasgow $94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Glasgow $188
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Glasgow
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Glasgow? 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 Glasgow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Glasgow $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $56
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Glasgow
Also for Glasgow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Bus Transfer Between Airport and City Center: $13
- Private Transfer from Glasgow city hotels to Newhaven Cruise Port: $50
- Private Transfer from Glasgow Hotels to South Queensferry Port: $50
- Glasgow to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - Departure Private Transfer: $59
- Arrivals Airport Transfer to City Accommodations: $80
- Private RoundTrip Transfer from Edinburgh Airport EDI to Glasgow : $81
- Glasgow Airport - City Transfer: $81
- Airport transfer: $83
- Glasgow Airport Transfers: Glasgow City to Glasgow Airport GLA in Business Car: $96
- Glasgow to Aberdeen Int Airport (ABZ)-Departure Private Transfer: $119
- Luxury Private Transfer : $128
- Glasgow Airport Transfer: Glasgow City to Glasgow Airport GLA in Luxury Van: $143
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Glasgow?
Prices for flights to both Glasgow 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 $47Glasgow $99
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 Glasgow
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Glasgow:
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Dessert at Farmer's Market$2.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glasgow Walking Food Tour with EatWalk Tours: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Glasgow $29
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: $160
- 5-Day Tsiribihina River Canoeing & Baobab Tour: $1,080
- AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,173
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $150
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Andasibe Mantadia National Park 3-Day Tour: $600
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $62
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $143
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,063
Typical Entertainment Prices in Glasgow
For Glasgow, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Luss Highland Games Entrance Fee (for 2)$15
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Two Bike Rental$43
Tours and Activities in Glasgow
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Glasgow.
- Haunted Quest Experience: $7.92
- Skip the Line: Interactive Exhibition Ticket: $8.41
- The Merchant City: A Self Guided Audio Tour of Glasgow: $8.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Glasgow by Operation City Quest: $10
- Glasgow Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $12
- City Center Guided Walking Tour: $15
- Private Historical Walking Tour: $15
- Gander Walking Tour: $15
- Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour: $16
- Street Art Guided Walking Tour: $18
- Glasgow City Centre Daily Walking Tour: 10:30am, 2pm & 5pm: $18
- Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.05Glasgow $19
Typical Alcohol Prices in Glasgow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Glasgow:
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Bottle of Wine$15
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Ciders at Kilted Skirlie$4.46
Sample the Local Flavors in Glasgow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Glasgow:
- Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting: $24
- Tennent’s Brewery Guided Tour and Free Pint: $24
- Glengoyne Distillery Tour with Whisky & Chocolate: $45
- Sample Fine & Rare Whiskies at Glengoyne Distillery: $76
- From Stirling, Trossachs & Whisky Distillery Tour: $83
- Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow : $91
- The Malt Master Experience at Glengoyne Distillery: $127
- Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour: $190
- Ebikes and a visit to a Glasgow Distillery!: $190
- Electric Bike Tour of Glasgow with Distillery Visit: $193
- Pints & Past: Glasgow Pub Tour: $451
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Glasgow, we can see that Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Glasgow 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 Glasgow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Glasgow?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Glasgow. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Glasgow, 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.