Which city is cheaper, Rabat or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Rabat for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons
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Should you visit Antananarivo or Rabat?
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 Rabat 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.
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.
Rabat
While not high on the tourist destination list, Rabat is a quiet gem of a city with stunning colonial architecture and palm-lined streets. This political capital is a laid-back, pleasant alternative to the more cosmopolitan Casablanca.
Located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg, Rabat plus the city of Temera are home to a combined metropolitan population of 2.6 million.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $62Rabat $35
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $62, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $35. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antananarivo and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $26Rabat $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $52Rabat $44
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $12Rabat $1.69
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Madagascar Antananarivo Airport - Antananarivo City Round-Trip Transfer: $105
- Private Departure Transfer: Madagascar Antananarivo City to Antananarivo Airport: $53
- Private Arrival Transfer: Madagascar Antananarivo Airport to Antananarivo City: $53
Typical Local Transportation prices in Rabat
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Rabat:
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Taxi to Sale$3.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 1-Way Private Transfer to or from Rabat Airport: $17
- Private Airport Transfer: from Rabat to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA): $18
- Private Airport Transfer: Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Rabat: $18
- Rabat Airport Transfer: $18
- Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport: $24
- Transfer Rabat to Salé: $24
- Private Departure Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat Sale Airport: $28
- Private Arrival Transfer Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City: $28
- Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport: $50
- Rabat Airport (RBA) to City Center to Airport - Private Transfer: $54
- Transfer Rabat to Kenitra: $55
- Private Round-Trip Transfer between Rabat Sale Airport and Rabat City: $55
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Rabat?
Prices for flights to both Rabat 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 $25Rabat $9.93
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: $205
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rabat
For Rabat, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ): $25
- Rabat Family Cooking Class: $50
- Cooking Class in a Family Home: $55
- Walking Food Tour: $55
- Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town: $56
- Rabat Food Tour Like a Local: $56
- Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class: $56
- Food Tour in Rabat: $103
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $21Rabat $2.28
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- 11 Days Private Tour Masoala National Park from Antananarivo: $4,375
- 15-Day Tour of South and East Madagascar with Accommodation: $2,090
- 2-Day Private Tour to Mantasoa from Antananarivo: $169
- 2-Days Private Tour to Ampefy from Antananarivo: $235
- 20 Day Tour of Madagascar: $2,563
- 4 Day Adventure in Masoala National Park from Antananarivo: $2,625
- Adventure Safari to Tsingy Bemaraha Park.: $1,537
- Antalaha Day Tour of Antalaha and the Macolline Forest UNESCO Site: $192
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $33
- Antananarivo Tour with Lemur Park and Ambohimanga Palace: $149
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- BLUE HILL: Full-Day Antananarivo Discovery Private Tour with Ambohimanga: $100
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
- Private Half-Day City Tour: $45
- Rabat Shopping Tour: $56
- Travel consultant ,scam protector and Tour guide: $60
- Guided Art & Photography Tour: $62
- Best of Rabat Tour (half-day): $63
- Rabat Half Day City Tour: $104
- From Tangier Day Tour by High-Speed Train with Guide: $109
- Rabat Private Photography Tour: $149
- Full-Day Private Photography Tour in Rabat: $149
- From Hiking and Kayaking Adventure at Dayet Erroumi: $163
- Rabat Private Walking Tour: $168
- Rabat & Casablanca Tour from Casablanca: $218
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $8.33Rabat -
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Rabat, we can see that Antananarivo is more expensive. And not only is Rabat much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Rabat would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Rabat 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 Antananarivo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antananarivo than you might in Rabat.
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