A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antananarivo vs. Seoul for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antananarivo or Seoul?

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 Seoul 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 Seoul?

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.

Seoul

With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.


Which place is cheaper, Seoul or Antananarivo?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $90, while the average daily cost in Seoul is $127. 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 Seoul in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $29
    Seoul $53
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $58
    Seoul $106
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Seoul

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Seoul? 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.

Hotels in Antananarivo


Hotels in Seoul


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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 Seoul Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $14
    Seoul $15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $89
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $100

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:


  • Subway Card
    $3.58
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $5.01
  • Metro Ride
    $0.97
  • Seoul City Pass Plus
    $7.15

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:

  • From Half-Day MBC Dae Jang Geum Park Transfer: $50
  • Everland Theme Park Admission Ticket with Transfer: $66
  • Private Transfer between Seoul City and Gyeongbokgung Palace: $69
  • Everland Transfer + Admission ticket with Meal Coupon: $75
  • Private Airport Transfer from Incheon Airport to Seoul: $87
  • Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $89
  • Private Gimpo Airport Transfer between Seoul City: $90
  • Private transfer from Seoul hotel to Seoul Station and so on: $92
  • Private Airport Transfer * Incheon Airport <-> Seoul (1-5 people): $95
  • Seoul to Incheon 24/7 Airport Private Transfer (Pax Up To 10): $95
  • Incheon Airport Transfer: $96
  • Private Transfer To/From Incheon Airport: $98

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Seoul?

Prices for flights to both Seoul 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 day
    Antananarivo $48
    Seoul $51

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 Seoul

Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:


  • Rice with Kimchi & Bacon
    $4.29
  • Waffle
    $0.72
  • Dippin' Dots
    $1.43
  • Chicken Fried Rice
    $3.93
  • Chicken Stick
    $1.43
  • Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew
    $1.36
  • Lunch Buffet
    $4.29
  • Donut
    $0.72
  • Mushroom Burger
    $3.72
  • Green Tea Ice Cream
    $2.36
  • Udon & Sushi
    $5.01
  • Fresh Burger
    $3.43
  • Soba Noodles Lunch
    $3.22
  • Bibimbap Lunch
    $3.58
  • Fried Rice
    $3.93
  • Vietnamese Dinner
    $6.79
  • Breakfast and Coffee for 2
    $6.79
  • Donut
    $1.79

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.

  • Mangwon Market Food Tour with a Professional Chef: $29
  • Oriental Medicine&Optional Temple Vegan Cooking Class: $43
  • Korean Grandma Cooking Class l Gimbap & Kimchi Pancake l Seoul: $45
  • Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $45
  • Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $46
  • Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals; Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $47
  • Oriental Medicine&Optional Temple Vegan Cooking Class: $49
  • Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $52
  • Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
  • Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $57
  • Vegan Korean Food Cooking Class: Gimbap, Sundubu Jjigae, and more: $60
  • 2-Hour Private K Cooking Class: $64

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $23
    Seoul $26

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: $24
  • 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): $35
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $63
  • Private Tour Through the Wildlife of Madagascar and the Kingdom of Rova: $139
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $145
  • Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
  • Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $205
  • Madagascar: Customizable Tour with Car Rental Antananarivo: $214
  • Hitory & Cultural with Lemur Discovery Tour of Antananarivo: $280
  • Full-day road trip and Indri wildlife tour in Andasibe: $286

Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul

Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:


  • Palace Tickets
    $5.72
  • Movie Ticket
    $5.72
  • Kimchi Museum
    $2.15

Tours and Activities in Seoul

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:

  • Gyeongbokgung Imaginary Experience: $3.22
  • Zombie Royals Quest Experience in Seoul: $7.09
  • Ghost of Donuimun in Seoul Tour and Exploration Game: $7.09
  • Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.20
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.30
  • Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Insa-dong(내국인불가): $10
  • [Seoul] Football Faentasium Admission Ticket (내국인 불가): $10
  • Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
  • Airport Bus 6103 Airport Limousine Bus Discount Ticket: $15
  • Seoul Fun Walking Tour : $15
  • N Seoul Tower Observatory Ticket: $15
  • Yare Yare Ojosama - Butler/Maid Cafe Experience: $17

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $9.31
    Seoul $12

Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul

Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
  • Gangnam Pub Crawl with 3 Shots and Korean Tapas: $21
  • Pub Crawl: $25
  • The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $25
  • Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli & Soju: $33
  • Soju Tasting at Distillery - story of 3 pigs: $42
  • Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $42
  • DMZ and Wine Tasting Tour with Jam Making Class: $70
  • Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $79
  • DMZ and Wild Berry Winery and Rice Wine Brewery Tour with Tasting: $83


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Seoul, we can see that Seoul 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 Seoul is in Asia, 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 Seoul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seoul 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 Seoul Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Seoul?

Seoul has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Seoul, 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.