Which place is cheaper, Honolulu 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 Honolulu?
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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu?
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.
Honolulu
Hawaii's capital city of Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, is the state's center for government, finance, and transportation. It's also the home of Waikiki Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the state of Hawaii. Nearly one million people live in this Honolulu metropolitan area. This is almost 80% of the state's population. The city is not the relaxed Hawaiian destination that you might be searching for, but is instead a fast paced, cosmopolitan city. In addition to attracting many tourists every year, you'll also find international businesses, military defense and a diverse culture and population.
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 New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from New York City.
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Antananarivo Prices
Madagascar PricesHonolulu Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $92Honolulu $322
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $92, while the average daily cost in Honolulu is $322. 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 Honolulu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $30Honolulu $183
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $60Honolulu $366
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Honolulu
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Honolulu? 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 Honolulu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Honolulu $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $71
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
- Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Honolulu
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Honolulu are as follows:
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Rental Car for One Day$35
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Airport Shuttle for Two$30
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Hilton Parking$24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Honolulu
Also for Honolulu, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal: $18
- Departure Transfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal: $18
- Private Transfer from Honolulu Port to Honolulu / Waikiki hotels: $21
- Shared Departure Transfer from Waikiki Hotels to Honolulu Airport: $23
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Honolulu Airport to Hotel or Cruise Terminal: $24
- HNL Airport Private Transfer to Honolulu|Hotels: $24
- Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu/Waikiki Arrival Private Transfer: $24
- Shared Arrival Transfer from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki Hotels: $25
- Oahu: Honolulu Airport - Waikiki (Private transfer): $27
- Private Transfer Honolulu Airport HNL to Honolulu / Turtle Beach: $28
- Departure - Private Transfer Waikiki Hotel to Airport: $34
- Honolulu Airport: Waikiki Private Transfer With Lei Greeting: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Honolulu?
Prices for flights to both Honolulu 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 $50Honolulu $91
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 Honolulu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Honolulu:
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Dinner for Two$73
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Lapperts Hawaii Ice Cream$5.55
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Chai's Island Bistro (for 2)$53
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Cheeseburger Waikiki (for 2)$34
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Matsumoto Shave Ice (for 2)$7.50
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Hot Dog with the Fixins'$8.30
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Sushi Dinner for Two$73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Oahu: Na Lei Aloha Luau in Waikiki with Optional Dinner: $78
- Brewery and Local Food Tour: $600
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $24Honolulu $40
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: $174
- 7 Days Sainte-Marie Island Tour by Plane from Antananarivo: $3,693
- 9 Days Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $2,273
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $240
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Andasibe Mantadia National Park 3-Day Tour: $704
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $67
- Lemurs Park & City Tour: $240
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $25
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $153
Typical Entertainment Prices in Honolulu
For Honolulu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Parking for Hike$5.00
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Pearl Harbor Audio Tour for Two$12
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2 hr Dinner Cruise$85
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1 Day Kayak Rental$36
Tours and Activities in Honolulu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Honolulu.
- Circle Oahu Island Private Tour with Daily Chauffeur: $5.00
- Oahu: USS Arizona Memorial Chief's Narrated Multimedia Tour: $9.99
- USS Arizona Commander's Narrated Multimedia Tour - 23 Stops: $12
- Arrival Trasfer: Airport Shuttle Honolulu and Cruise Terminal: $17
- Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Ticket with Audio Tour and Shuttle: $28
- Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour: $28
- Downtown Ghostly Night Marchers Walking Tour: $28
- Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket: $34
- Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket: $34
- Airport Shuttle Round Trip Honolulu and Waikiki or Cruise Terminal: $35
- Island of the Gods Daytime Walking Tour: $35
- Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.56Honolulu $6.47
Sample the Local Flavors in Honolulu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Honolulu:
- Waikiki Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Honolulu, we can see that Honolulu 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 Honolulu is in North America, 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 Honolulu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Honolulu 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 Honolulu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Honolulu?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Honolulu. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Honolulu, 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.