Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca?
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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca?
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.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Budget Tours to Spain, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $92Palma de Mallorca $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $92, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $192. 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 Palma de Mallorca in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $30Palma de Mallorca $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $60Palma de Mallorca $156
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Palma de Mallorca
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Palma de Mallorca? 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 Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Palma de Mallorca $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $40
- Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $17
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$7.64
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Bus Ride$1.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Boat Transfer between Puerto Andratx and Sant Elmo: $14
- Katmandu Park Entrance with Transfers: $57
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $62
- Caves Drach Tour & Return Transfer from Cala Dor-Calas Mallorca: $67
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $75
- East Mallorca Coasteering Experience with Transfers: $75
- Private Transfer from Magaluf to Mallorca airport (PMI): $77
- Mallorca Airport Departure Transfer - Cala Ratjada to PMI Airport: $80
- Port de Pollença to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Transfer: $86
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $91
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $92
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Peguera : $101
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Palma de Mallorca?
Prices for flights to both Palma de Mallorca 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 $50Palma de Mallorca $87
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 Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda$2.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Unique Self-Guided Food Tour in Palma Old Town, Mallorca: $75
- Spanish Cooking Class Palma meals+drinks 7 dishes Full meals: $102
- Traditional recipes cooking experience: $103
- Paella Day Cooking Class Savor the Tradition: $109
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $138
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $139
- Romantic SPA day with couples massage and romantic dinner at Eurotel Punta Rotja: $228
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $24Palma de Mallorca $38
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: $173
- 7 Days Sainte-Marie Island Tour by Plane from Antananarivo: $3,672
- 9 Days Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $2,260
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $37
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $225
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Andasibe Mantadia National Park 3-Day Tour: $660
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $67
- Lemurs Park & City Tour: $225
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $25
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $153
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Palma de Mallorca Interactive City Tour: $6.41
- Palma de Mallorca Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.16
- AbenteuerDate, Cala Rajada, tour with fun activities in German language: $10
- AbenteuerDate Palmanova, tour with fun activities in German language: $10
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $10
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $10
- Cathedral of Palma Mallorca Skip the Line Entry Ticket: $11
- Palma Jump ticket: $15
- Palma de Mallorca Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $17
- Off the Beaten Path: Secrets of Palma Walking Tour: $17
- Mallorca 'Hidden Gems' by City Break - walking tours made fun!: $20
- Guided tour of the winery and vineyards : $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.56Palma de Mallorca $33
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee$3.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $53
- Palma Distillery Tour with 3 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $56
- Palma Distillery Tour with 6 Spirits and Gourmet Tapas Tasting: $79
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $166
- Wine tasting at sunset including pick-up from the north coast: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Palma de Mallorca, we can see that Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Palma de Mallorca?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Palma de Mallorca, 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.