Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana?
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
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 Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $87Ljubljana $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $87, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is $103. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Ljubljana $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Ljubljana $114
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Ljubljana
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Ljubljana $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $94
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50
- Private Transfer from Antananarivo Airport to Hotel : $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer to/from Ljubljana Station: $14
- Private Transfer from Brnik Airport to Ljubljana Centre: $27
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Ljubljana City or back: $30
- Ljubljana-Airport Ljubljana. Private transfer. Or vice versa.: $54
- Private transfer from Kamnik to Ljubljana city: $69
- Transfer From Ljubljana Airport To Ljubljana City Centre: $73
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Kranj: $87
- Private transfer from Kranj to airport Ljubljana: $87
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Kranj: $90
- Private one way Transfer Ljubljana Airport to or from Ljubljana: $92
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Bled: $97
- Ljubljana to Ljubljana Airport (LJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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 $47Ljubljana $30
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 Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog$2.10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $53
- Traditional Slovenian štrukelj Cooking Class: $63
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $64
- sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $73
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $81
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $90
- Dinner in the Dark: $105
- Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $127
- Ljubljana Food Tour by Sigismundi, Eat & Drink: $127
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Ljubljana $15
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: $161
- 5-Day Tsiribihina River Canoeing & Baobab Tour: $1,080
- AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,171
- 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: $2,061
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)$8.38
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- Ljubljana Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $7.53
- Romantic Old Town Guided Discovery Tour: $10
- House of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Self-Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Classic Ljubljana Group Tour: $15
- Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride: $16
- Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket: $16
- Virtual Reality Gaming Experience Ljubljana: $17
- 2.5h walking tour with local guide: $21
- Tour of the Festive Decorations: $21
- Wonderful tour fun experience time history: $21
- Ljubljana Castle: Time Machine Guided Tour + funicular: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.05Ljubljana $11
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)$6.29
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Pub Crawl Ljubljana: $24
- Craft brewery tour and beer tasting, Tour the Brew, Tekotnik : $28
- Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $58
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $59
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $62
- Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $85
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $94
- Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $103
- Private Family-Owned Vineyard Wine Tasting Trip: $143
- Wine Tours Slovenia: $214
- Wine Tours in Slovenia: $236
- From Ljubjana: Slovenian Wine Tour: $242
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Ljubljana, we can see that Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Ljubljana?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Ljubljana, 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.