Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Antananarivo or Santiago?
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 Santiago 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 Santiago?
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.
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
-
Antananarivo Prices
Madagascar PricesSantiago Prices
Chile Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $87Santiago $148
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $87, while the average daily cost in Santiago 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 Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Santiago $107
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Santiago $214
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Santiago? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Santiago $5.31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $56
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
-
Metro Ride$1.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
- Santiago de Chile Airport Shuttle Transfer: $25
- Transfer in Private Vehicle Santiago Airport (SCL) - Santiago de Chile City: $26
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Santiago de Chile City - Santiago Airport (SCL): $26
- Santiago Hotels to Santiago Airport SCL Departure Transfer: $27
- Arturo Merino Benítez Intl Airport: Shared Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer From The Hotel in Santiago City To the Airport: $29
- Ignacio P.García International Airport to Hermosillo - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Santiago Hotel to SCL Airport: $34
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago: $34
- Transfer from or to the airport or hotel in Santiago de Chile: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago 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
-
Food Meals for one dayAntananarivo $47Santiago $22
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 Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
-
Empanada$1.85
-
Hamburger$2.45
-
Dinner$25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $109
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $117
- Small-Group Night City Tour: San Cristobal Hill and Dinner Show: $120
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Sunset Alyan + 6 wines + individual snack + rustic dinner : $130
- Sunset Winery Tour with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $130
- Viña Concha y Toro Nocturno: Dinner Show: $137
- 4-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner and Show: $150
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $158
- Bali Hai Dinner Show in Santiago de Chile: $161
- Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago with Wine Pairings : $168
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Santiago $46
Tours and Activities in Antananarivo
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Antananarivo are as follows:
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $62
- Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $134
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $143
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $150
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Hitory & Lemur Discovery Tour of Antananarivo: $150
- 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $160
- Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $198
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- 4 Hours Guided Walking Tour in Santiago : $5.00
- 3 Hours Santiago Blend Walking Tour: $5.00
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $10
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $10
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $15
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Santiago Cultural Tour: $21
- Cousiño Macul Official Winery Tour with Tasting: $23
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $23
- Guided tour to some sights of the city: $24
- Walking Tour in Portuguese of Santiago City: $25
- Walking City Tour Santiago with a local+optional activities: $25
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.05Santiago $8.24
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $50
- Concha y Toro Full Master Edition: Wine Tasting Included: $56
- Undurraga Wine tour: $60
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
- Valparaiso Art and Culture with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- half day wine tour to concha y toro from Santiago seasonal offer: $95
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $99
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $99
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $100
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $100
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $100
- From Concha y Toro Marqués Half-Day Wine Tasting: $103
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Santiago, we can see that Santiago 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 Santiago is in South America, 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago 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 Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Santiago, 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.