A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Madrid for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antananarivo or Madrid?

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 Madrid 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 Madrid?

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.

Madrid

Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.

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 Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.


Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Antananarivo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $90, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $175. 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 Madrid in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $29
    Madrid $84
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $58
    Madrid $168
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Madrid

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Madrid? 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.

Hotels in Antananarivo


Hotels in Madrid


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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 Madrid Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $14
    Madrid $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $88

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid

Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Madrid Barajas Airport: Transfer to/from Atocha Bus Station: $7.55
  • Private transfer from Atocha Station to Madrid city center: $24
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) - Madrid City: $25
  • Airport Transfer: $40
  • Private Arrival Transfer from Barajas Airport: $40
  • Madrid Airport Private Departure Transfer: $43
  • Private Transfer From Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid: $44
  • Madrid Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $45
  • Pozuelo de Alarcón Private Transfer to Madrid Barajas Airport: $49
  • Madrid City Center: Private Transfer to Madrid Airport: $50
  • Madrid Airport: Private Transfer to Madrid City Center: $54
  • One-way Private Transfer From/To Madrid Airport: $55

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Madrid?

Prices for flights to both Madrid 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antananarivo $48
    Madrid $64

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 Madrid

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:


  • Coffee
    $2.19
  • Ice Cream
    $3.28
  • Kebabs (for 2)
    $17
  • Croissant
    $1.64
  • Lunch at Airport (for 2)
    $17

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid

For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Madrid Sunset Walking Tour with Optional Flamenco Show and Dinner: $26
  • Drunken Tapas Food Tour with Dinner in Madrid: $42
  • Tipsy Tapas Food Tour with Drinks and Food: $42
  • Madrid Tipsy Tapas Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $42
  • Tapas Dinner Party Food Tour with Guide: $42
  • Tapas Crawl Food Tour with 6 Tapas and 4 Drinks: $42
  • Flamenco Show, Dinner and Workshop at Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo: $53
  • Flamenco Show with Dinner, Drinks and Optional Class: $54
  • The Authentic Morning Food Tour!: $59
  • Dinner-Show La Circa de Marta Cariño! en el centro de Madrid: $60
  • Opera and Zarzuela Show and Dinner: $62
  • Tapas Crawl in Madrid Historical Quarter for Lunch or Dinner: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $23
    Madrid $37

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: $930
  • AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,239
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $35
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $64
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $146
  • From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,105
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $204
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299

Tours and Activities in Madrid

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.

  • Old Town, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, Palace Guided Tour: $0.54
  • Medieval History Tour of the City’s Ancient Past: $1.08
  • Madrid Essential: Free Walking City Tour: $1.08
  • FREE TOUR Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $1.08
  • Madrid FREE Street Art Tour (Malasaña, Chueca, Gran Via).: $1.08
  • Free Walking City Highlights Tour: $1.08
  • FREE TOUR (Golden age): $1.08
  • Tour navideño por Madrid: $1.08
  • Tour Mysteries and Enigmas, Inquisition and Dark Secrets: $1.08
  • Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park: $2.14
  • Horror Night Tour in Madrid on Foot: $3.30
  • Madrid Essential: Free Walking Tour: $3.30

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.31
    Madrid $21

Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:


  • Beer
    $5.46
  • Drinks and Tapas (for 2)
    $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:

  • Pub Crawl Madrid Erasmus & International Meet and Party(New): $8.64
  • Original Pub Crawl With VIP Club Entry: $11
  • Pub Crawl (3bars+ 1club) FREE SHOTS Party Night!: $11
  • Pub crawl Madrid Erasmus Meet & Party Erasmus and International: $11
  • Madrid Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entrance: $11
  • Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
  • Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $13
  • Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $14
  • Pub Crawl Madrid's Night Time: $15
  • Pub Crawl Madrid Running since 2005 Bar Exploration: $16
  • Guided Pub Crawl Madrid Experience and Club Entry: $16
  • Pub Crawl Madrid by Mad Party Crew: $19


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid 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 Madrid Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Madrid?

Madrid has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Madrid, 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.