Which place is cheaper, Perth or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antananarivo or Perth?
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 Perth 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best G Adventures Tours to Australia, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $70Perth $138
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $70, while the average daily cost in Perth is $138. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $29Perth $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $58Perth $158
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Perth? 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 Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Perth $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100
- Madagascar: Airport Ivato transfer to hotel: $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $34
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $34
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $43
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Private Luxury Transfer from Perth CBD to Perth Airport : $93
- Airport Transfer Perth Western Australia: $135
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth, breakfast: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $28Perth $37
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $71
- Half-Day Smokin' BBQ Food Tour: $81
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $102
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $103
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $119
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $120
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $136
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $146
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Perth $14
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: $1,000
- AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,293
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $36
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $65
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $148
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,140
- Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $207
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- Perth Bell Tower Entry Ticket and Bell Chiming Experience: $12
- Perth Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Explore Fabulous Fremantle: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- The Perth Mint Gold Tour: $16
- Scitech Discovery Centre All Day Entry Ticket: $18
- Optus Stadium Guided Tour: $20
- The Optus Stadium Tour: $21
- The Premium Anzac Bell Tour at the Bell Tower: $22
- Fremantle's True Crime Tour: $23
- AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia Entry Tickets: $23
- Perth's True Crime Tour: $23
- The ANZAC Bell Tour: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.39Perth $7.82
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $65
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $65
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $71
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $72
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $78
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $92
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $94
- Small-Group Bickley Valley Wine Tour: $108
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $112
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific, 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Perth?
Perth has a larger population, and is about 4% larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Perth, 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.