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

Should you visit Antananarivo or Nice?

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 Nice 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 Nice?

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.

Nice

Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best 2-Week Tours in Madagascar, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to France, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Nice 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 $86, while the average daily cost in Nice is $171. 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 Nice in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Nice $60
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Nice $120
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Nice

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Nice? 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 Nice


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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 Nice Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Nice $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $16
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $93

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:

  • Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) Private Transfer to Nice/Cannes/Monaco: $32
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Nice Airport: $37
  • Transfer: Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nice City Center: $39
  • Private transfer from Nice city to Nice Airport: $42
  • Nice Private Transfer from Nice city centre to Nice Airport: $52
  • Private transfer Nice airport to the center of Nice: $52
  • Private Transfer from Nice Airport to Nice hotels: $52
  • Departure Transfer: Villefranche Port to Nice Airport: $53
  • Ferry Transfer to Sainte Marguerite Island from Nice: $56
  • Private transfer from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer: $57
  • Private Departure Transfer: Hotels in Antibes to Nice Airport: $58
  • Private Transfer from Nice City to Nice Airport: $62

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Nice?

Prices for flights to both Nice 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 $46
    Nice $88

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 Nice

Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:


  • Slushee
    $2.58
  • Strawberries
    $4.13
  • Loaf of Bread
    $3.30

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.

  • Nice : gourmet food Tour: Enjoy Mediterranean delicacies: $36
  • Food Tour Nice: $59
  • Exclusive Food Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups: $62
  • Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting: $85
  • Secret Food Tour: Nice: $99
  • Secret Food Tours Nice Market and Old Town Food Tour: $99
  • Old Nice Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $99
  • Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice: $102
  • Half-Day Walking Food Tour in Nice with Lunch: $110
  • Half Day Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner: $141
  • 3-Hour Private Food Tour: $205
  • Dinner in the Vineyard French Riviera: $245

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $22
    Nice $12

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:

  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $61
  • Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $132
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $138
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $158
  • Hitory & Lemur Discovery Tour of Antananarivo: $160
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $195
  • Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $205

Tours and Activities in Nice

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:

  • Explore Old Town Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide: $1.03
  • Nice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.17
  • Old Town Highlights Walking Tour: $5.13
  • Self Guided Private City Audio Walking Tour in Nice: $5.21
  • Nice Old Town Walking Tour & promenade des anglais: $5.22
  • Old town history and food walking tour with mobile app: $6.96
  • Nice Old Town History and Food Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.15
  • Exploration Game and City Tour in Nice France with your Phone: $7.30
  • Nice Interactive Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.30
  • A Self-Guided Tour Of Nice The UNESCO Heritage City: $7.99
  • Ticket to Musée National du Sport: $8.20
  • Monaco Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.45

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $8.93
    Nice $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Nice

Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Distillery Day Tour: $9.46
  • Pub/Bar Crawl with Free Shots and VIP access: $19
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party, Free Shots & Vip Club Entry: $19
  • International Party Pub Crawl Bar Crawl with Nightclub: $21
  • Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $21
  • Bar Crawl in Nice the Ultimate Experience with night club: $21
  • Private Pub / Bar Crawl Group Size 6-20 people: $24
  • Nice Bar/Pub Crawl | 3 BEST Bars & 1 Club With Free Drinks!: $26
  • Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $34
  • New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl: $41
  • New Years Eve Pub Crawl in Nice: $51
  • Organic Wine Tasting with Saint paul Half Day Tour from Nice: $56


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


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Nice?

Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nice. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Nice, 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.