Which place is cheaper, Stuttgart or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antananarivo or Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
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.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a large city in southern Germany, notably famous for being the headquarters to some auto industry giants such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The population of the city proper is about 600,000 and there are two and half million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to the 10th century and today it is a large city that still maintains a small town vibe. The local residents are quite friendly and eager to welcome you to their city. They are also very accommodating if you do not speak German, so you can always expect a little help with translation if it is needed.
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 from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $72Stuttgart $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $72, while the average daily cost in Stuttgart is $176. 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 Stuttgart in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $30Stuttgart $108
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $60Stuttgart $216
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Stuttgart
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Stuttgart $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stuttgart
Also for Stuttgart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $77
- Stuttgart Airport to Titisee-Neustadt Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $77
- Stuttgart Airport to Oberstdorf Alpsee Grünten Arrival Transfer: $88
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Sedan: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Sedan: $91
- Special Private Transfer from Stuttgart to Mercedes-Benz Museum: $91
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Van: $91
- Private Transfer to/from Stuttgart Airport (STR): $104
- Private Transfer Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by Luxury Car: $109
- Private Transfer Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by Luxury Car: $109
- Private Transfer from Stuttgart City to Frankfurt City: $140
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Stuttgart?
Prices for flights to both Stuttgart 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 $29Stuttgart $40
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 Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Panini To Go$2.14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $24Stuttgart $25
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: $861
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $145
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $1,991
- Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $203
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299
- Madagascar Adventures on Tana, West, East, North, and South: $3,000
- Madagascar: Andasibe and Nosy Be Tour in one week: $2,240
- Private Ambohimanga and Ironwork Shop Tour from Antananarivo: $87
Tours and Activities in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Wine Museum Ticket: $4.31
- Landesmuseum Württemberg Old Castle Entry Ticket: $6.46
- Stuttgart Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $11
- TV Tower Tickets: $11
- Guided Ghost Walking Tour: $13
- entertaining guided tour to old town highlights: $15
- Stuttgart city tour: $15
- Stuttgart city library - an architectural tour: $17
- Stuttgart Nature Experience Day: $20
- Stuttgart 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.65Stuttgart $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Stuttgart
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Stuttgart:
- Vineyard hike along one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Stuttgart with wine tasting: $29
- Wine hike with wine tasting: $31
- Guided Wine Walk & Wine Tasting: $44
- Wine Tour with wines of the best winemakers: $46
- Fußball Weintour - Football & Wine Tour: $46
- Private Premium Pub Crawl Tour: $517
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Stuttgart, we can see that Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart is in Europe, 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 Stuttgart would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Stuttgart?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Stuttgart. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Stuttgart, 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.