Which place is cheaper, Palma de Mallorca or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $72Palma de Mallorca $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $72, while the average daily cost in Palma de Mallorca is $148. 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 $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $60Palma de Mallorca $148
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 $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $43
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$7.29
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Bus Ride$1.34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Round Trip Transfer from/to Palma Aquarium: $29
- Palma de Mallorca Half Day Sightseeing Tour with Transfers: $33
- Palma de Mallorca to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Mallorca Airport (PMI): $35
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Port to Palma de Mallorca: $35
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Magaluf - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Palma Nova to Mallorca Airport (PMI) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma Nova - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- Private Transfer from Palma de Mallorca city to Mallorca airport (PMI): $59
- Private Transfer from Mallorca airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca city: $59
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Palma de Mallorca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $66
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $71
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 $29Palma de Mallorca $48
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$2.68
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:
- Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $21
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
- Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
- Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $24Palma de Mallorca $36
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: $861
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $145
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $1,991
- Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $203
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299
- Madagascar Adventures on Tana, West, East, North, and South: $3,000
- Madagascar: Andasibe and Nosy Be Tour in one week: $2,240
- Private Ambohimanga and Ironwork Shop Tour from Antananarivo: $87
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 Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.27
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.83
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.83
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Secrets with the Palma Medieval Jewish Quarter Audio Tour: $11
- Palma: Couple Adventure, fun game and city walk: $11
- Uncover Secrets of Palma: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
- Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.65Palma de Mallorca $32
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$3.32
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $43
- Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
- Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
- Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $158
- Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $163
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.