Which place is cheaper, Venice or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antananarivo or Venice?
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 Venice 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 Venice?
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.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Madagascar, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $87Venice $290
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $87, while the average daily cost in Venice is $290. 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 Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $28Venice $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $56Venice $250
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Venice? 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 Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $13Venice $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $94
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $50
- Private Transfer from Antananarivo Airport to Hotel : $21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.81
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$106
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Long Transfer ! From Venice to Rome , Italy (one way): $10
- Bus Transfer between Marco Polo Airport and City: $11
- Boat Transfer to/from Marco Polo Airport w/ 3 Routes: $16
- Ljubljana: Bus transfer from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport: $31
- Murano Glass Demo and Boat Transfer to Glass Factory: $32
- Water Taxi Transfer Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta: $34
- Marco Polo Airport Water Taxi Transfer: $39
- Shared Water Taxi Transfer to Marco Polo Airport: $39
- Venice Shared Arrival Transfer: Marittima Cruise Port to Central Venice: $40
- Shared Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station: $40
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Arrival Transfer: $40
- Venice Marco Polo Airport Link Departure Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice 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 $47Venice $117
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 Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.19
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Gelato$6.29
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.28
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Expresso$2.04
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Slice of Pizza$2.34
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Rialto Area Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $37
- Street Food Tour Cicchetti & Spritz with Local Guide: $42
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $47
- Tasty Street Food Tour of Venice City Center with Cicchetti & Local Specialties: $47
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $47
- Venice Street Food Tour with a Native & Top Rated Expert: $47
- Secret Street Food Tour of Venice in 2,5 hours: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $47
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $47
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $23Venice $105
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: $161
- 5-Day Tsiribihina River Canoeing & Baobab Tour: $1,080
- AUTHENTIC ADVENTURES IN THE HEART OF NATURE ANTANANARIVO: $3,171
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $34
- Antananarivo : Day tour to Mantasoa Lake: $150
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Andasibe Mantadia National Park 3-Day Tour: $600
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $62
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $23
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $143
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,061
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.38
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$84
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.14
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.38
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- Venice self guided audio tour: $4.22
- Venice Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.29
- Venice Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $4.51
- Digital Audio Guide Tour of The Jewish Ghetto: $5.28
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Venice: $5.36
- Self Guided City Audio Tour in Venice: $5.37
- Doge's Palace Venice Audio Tour Experience: $5.99
- Venezia: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour: $6.34
- The Holy Theft Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour: $6.43
- Venezia Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $6.46
- Entry Ticket to the Creature di Gomma Exhibition: $6.61
- Casanova Lust and Love Quest Experience in Venice: $6.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.05Venice $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.45
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Beer$5.13
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $26
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $37
- Prosecco Valdobbiadene wine tasting in Venice: $41
- Italian Prosecco or Red Wine Tasting Expereince: $52
- Private Tour: Food and Wine Tour in Venice: $61
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in Venice: $70
- Murano & Burano Islands Half Day Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $78
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $81
- Venetian Aperitif: Wine Tasting and Cicchetti Tour: $85
- Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings: $89
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Venice, we can see that Venice 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 Venice 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice 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 Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Venice?
Antananarivo has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Venice, 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.