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

Should you visit Antananarivo or Tokyo?

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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo?

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.

Tokyo

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.

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 Japan, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Japan.


Which place is cheaper, Tokyo 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 $86, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $179. 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 Tokyo in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antananarivo $28
    Tokyo $75
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antananarivo $56
    Tokyo $150
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Tokyo

Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Tokyo? 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 Tokyo


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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 Tokyo Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antananarivo $13
    Tokyo $17

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:

  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $65
  • Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50
  • Cheap Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in Antananarivo: $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo

Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer Haneda Airport HND to Tokyo/Yokohama/Mount Fuji: $46
  • Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $50
  • Tokyo Joypolis & Odaiba Decks: 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $52
  • DECKS Tokyo Beach & Odaiba 1 Way Door to Door Shared Transfer: $52
  • Haneda Airport Private Transfer to City Hotels: $58
  • Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $62
  • Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $62
  • Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Tokyo City to Tokyo Station: $67
  • Japan Railway Station Shared Arrival Transfer : Tokyo Station to Tokyo City: $67
  • Haneda Airport (HND) Private Transfer to/from Tokyo City: $76
  • Haneda Airport HND Private Transfer to/from Tokyo Region: $76
  • Narita Airport (NRT) Private Transfer to/from Tokyo Area: $77

Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Tokyo?

Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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 $46
    Tokyo $63

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 Tokyo

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:


  • Late Night Noodles
    $5.07
  • Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack
    $5.07
  • Meal at Airport
    $6.61

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo

For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Private Guided Kichijoji Food Tour in Tokyo: $6.51
  • Shibuya gaming PACHINKO experience, Dinner Option Available: $14
  • Shibuya food tour led by popular YouTuber guide: $15
  • Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $22
  • Shinjuku: Food Tour (food not included): $25
  • Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
  • Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Street Food Tour: $32
  • Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour : $32
  • Tsukiji Fish Market Street Food Tour: $33
  • Shibuya Onigiri & Tamagoyaki Cooking Class: $36
  • Tokyo Fish Market Food Tour: Street Food & Friendly Guide: $38
  • Tokyo Fish Market Food Tour: Street Food & Friendly Guide: $39

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antananarivo $22
    Tokyo $66

Tours and Activities in Antananarivo

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

  • 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $106
  • 5-Day Tsiribihina River Canoeing & Baobab Tour: $1,300
  • 9-Day Adventure from Antananarivo to Isalo Park & Tulear: $1,743
  • Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
  • Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $300
  • Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
  • Andasibe Mantadia National Park 3-Day Tour: $880
  • Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $61
  • Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
  • Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
  • Day - Tour Ampefy: $138
  • From Road trip Day tour to Ampefy Village: $350

Tours and Activities in Tokyo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.

  • The Ultimate Self Guided Tour // Made by Local Guides: $0.63
  • Self-Guided Tour of Tokyo's Hidden Alleys: $3.11
  • 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour Subway Ticket: $5.07
  • Full-Day, Private, & Customizable Tour with Guide: $6.34
  • Akihabara: Self-Guided Tour with a special brochure: $6.34
  • Audio-Guide Tour Akihabara's Otaku Culture and TechBazaar: $6.47
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa in Tokyo: $7.30
  • Tea Ceremony Experience: $7.36
  • Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.82
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Tokyo: $8.32
  • Tokyo Metro Subway Ticket: $8.85
  • Asakusa to Odaiba Mizube Line River Cruise: $8.88

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antananarivo $8.93
    Tokyo $32

Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:


  • Sake
    $3.80

Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:

  • Tokyo Pub Crawl: $24
  • Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $32
  • Shibuya Night Waling & Food and Bar Crawl Tour: $38
  • 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $52
  • 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $56
  • The best deep Tokyo cultural pub crawling tour Shimokitazawa: $63
  • Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $107
  • Private Local Craft Brewery Tour in Tokyo: $120
  • Japanese Whisky Tour at Ichiro’s Malt Distillery: $125
  • Mt. Fuji viewing & Suntory Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum: $127
  • 【Harajuku】Night Pub Crawl with Local Japanese: $130
  • Sake Brewery and Spiritual Nature Tour in Okutama Tokyo: $133


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


Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Tokyo?

Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Tokyo, 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.