Should you visit Antananarivo or Rabat?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Antananarivo and Rabat can help. 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.
Which city is cheaper, Rabat or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $66, while the average daily cost in Rabat is $40. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Antananarivo and Rabat in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Antananarivo is $54. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Travelers usually pay around $50 for a double occupancy room in Rabat If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Antananarivo food costs typically run travelers around $27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
In Rabat travelers spend around $11 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Antananarivo $27
Rabat $11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antananarivo.
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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:
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Best Moroccan Cooking Class with Chef Khadija ( Over 35 years Experience ):
$25
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Rabat Family Cooking Class:
$50
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Rabat Food Tour in the Old Town:
$56
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Rabat Food Tour Like a Local:
$56
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Rabat Restaurant Cooking Class:
$56
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Food Tour in Rabat:
$103
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Antananarivo is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $13 per person, per day, on local transportation in Antananarivo.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Rabat than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $1.90 on transportation in Rabat on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
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Private Madagascar Antananarivo Airport - Antananarivo City Round-Trip Transfer:
$105
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Private Departure Transfer: Madagascar Antananarivo City to Antananarivo Airport:
$53
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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:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rabat
Also for Rabat, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Rabat to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA):
$18
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Private Airport Transfer: Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) to Rabat:
$18
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Rabat Airport Transfer:
$18
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Transfer Rabat to Rabat Airport:
$24
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Transfer Rabat to Salé:
$24
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Private Departure Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat Sale Airport:
$28
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Private Arrival Transfer Rabat Sale Airport to Rabat City:
$28
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Private Transfer from Rabat City to Rabat (RBA) Airport:
$50
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Rabat Airport (RBA) to City Center to Airport - Private Transfer:
$54
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Transfer Rabat to Kenitra:
$55
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Private Round-Trip Transfer between Rabat Sale Airport and Rabat City:
$55
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Rabat Hotels to Casablanca Airport : Private Transfer:
$59
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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Antananarivo typically cost an average of $22 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing expenses in Rabat, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $2.56 per day, per person.
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
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11 Days Private Tour Masoala National Park from Antananarivo:
$4,375
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15-Day Tour of South and East Madagascar with Accommodation:
$2,090
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2-Day Private Tour to Mantasoa from Antananarivo:
$169
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2-Days Private Tour to Ampefy from Antananarivo:
$235
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20 Day Tour of Madagascar:
$2,563
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4 Day Adventure in Masoala National Park from Antananarivo:
$2,625
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Adventure Safari to Tsingy Bemaraha Park.:
$1,537
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Antalaha Day Tour of Antalaha and the Macolline Forest UNESCO Site:
$192
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Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour:
$33
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Antananarivo Tour with Lemur Park and Ambohimanga Palace:
$149
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BLUE HILL: Full-Day Antananarivo Discovery Private Tour with Ambohimanga:
$100
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Diego Suarez Day Tour of Antsiranana the Amber Mountains and the 3 Emerald Bays:
$237
Tours and Activities in Rabat
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Rabat.
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Rabat Shopping Tour:
$56
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Travel consultant ,scam protector and Tour guide:
$60
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Best of Rabat Tour (half-day):
$63
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Rabat Half Day City Tour:
$104
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Rabat Private Photography Tour:
$149
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Full-Day Private Photography Tour in Rabat:
$149
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Rabat Private Walking Tour:
$168
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Rabat & Casablanca Tour from Casablanca:
$218
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Fes Full Day Private Tour from Rabat:
$250
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Private Day tour from Rabat to Chefchaouen in Rif mountains:
$280
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The best of Rabat walking tour:
$399
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Romantic tour in Rabat:
$399
Alcohol
The average person spends about $8.91 on alcoholic beverages in Antananarivo per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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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