Which place is cheaper, Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg?
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.
Hamburg
Hamburg is most noted for its port, which is the largest in Germany and the second busiest in Europe. Despite it's size, it is actually located about 100 kilometers from the North Sea on the River Elbe. The popularity of this port has given Hamburg the nickname as Germany's Gateway to the World. The city itself is the second largest in Germany and the metropolitan area has a population of over 4 million people.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Historical Tours in Germany, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $88Hamburg $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $88, while the average daily cost in Hamburg is $161. 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 Hamburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Hamburg $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Hamburg $122
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Hamburg
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Hamburg? 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 Hamburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Hamburg $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $17
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $71
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hamburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Hamburg:
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Short Distance Ubahn Ticket$1.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hamburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hamburg:
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $82
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $82
- Hamburg Airport Transfers : Hamburg to Hamburg Airport XFW in Luxury Van: $98
- Arrival Private Transfers from Hamburg Airport XFW to Hamburg City: $98
- Departure Private Transfers from Hamburg City to Hamburg Airport XFW: $99
- Arrival Transfer: Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $103
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Airport HAM by Business Car: $103
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Business Car: $108
- Hamburg to Hamburg Airport (HAM) - Departure Private Transfer: $111
- Arrival Transfer: Hamburg Airport HAM to Hamburg by Luxury Van: $115
- Airport Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $116
- Departure Transfer: Hamburg to Hamburg Airport HAM by Luxury Van: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Hamburg?
Prices for flights to both Hamburg 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 $47Hamburg $68
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 Hamburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hamburg:
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Pink Thai Soup Dinner and Spring Rolls$17
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Currywurst and Pommes Frites$5.69
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Donner Kebab and Coke$6.82
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Traditional Hamburg Dinner w/ Beer$17
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Donner Kebab Lunch$4.55
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Sandwich and Coffee Break$6.82
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Fish Sandwich from Fish Market$3.98
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Coffee and Donut$4.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hamburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hamburg.
- St George's Culinary Food Tour: $51
- St. Pauli kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $51
- Sternschanze kulinarisch: Die Food Tour: $52
- Elphi Plaza und HafenCity kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $63
- Hamburg Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $128
- Hamburg Private Food Tours with a Local: 100% Personalized : $199
- St. Pauli: Guided Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $512
- The Wilhelmsburg Food Tour: $512
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $625
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza and HafenCity Food Tour: $625
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Hamburg $45
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $25
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $67
- Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $145
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $154
- 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $174
- Day Tour from Tana: to Mantasoa Lake & Nosy soa Park: $185
- Full Day road Tour to Ampefy Village: $195
- Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $206
Typical Entertainment Prices in Hamburg
Here are a few typical costs in Hamburg for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Tower at St. Michael's Church$3.98
Tours and Activities in Hamburg
Here are a few actual costs in Hamburg for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Free tour: Centro Histórico. Tú decides el precio al final: $1.82
- Free Tour: Port, Red Light District and Beatles. You decide how much to pay at the end: $2.23
- Historic Free Tour of Hamburg Old Warehouse District: $2.80
- English Hamburg City Center Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.41
- English Harbor&St. Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.41
- German Hamburg Historic City Center Pay-What-You-Want Tour: $3.41
- English Harbor&St.Pauli Pay-What-You-Want Walking Tour: $3.41
- The Local Tour of Hamburg Historic Centre: $3.51
- RICKMER RICKMERS Museum Entry Ticket: $7.96
- FC ST. PAULI-MUSEUM Entrance Ticket: $7.96
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Hamburg‘s Red Light District: $7.99
- Hamburg Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.10Hamburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Hamburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Hamburg:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $11
- The Original Pub Crawl: $12
- The ultimate pub crawl and party tour in Hamburg: $23
- Pub Crawl - Drink & Dare: $29
- Pub Crawl Hamburg - Ladies Night: $29
- Reeperbahn Pub Crawl with Shots and Games: $34
- Reeperbahn pub crawl with insider-guide & shots: $307
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Hamburg, we can see that Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hamburg 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 Hamburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Hamburg?
Hamburg has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Hamburg, 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.