Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Antananarivo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antananarivo or Vienna?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Vienna, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Salzburg.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntananarivo $71Vienna $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Antananarivo is $71, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $165. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntananarivo $29Vienna $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntananarivo $58Vienna $204
Compare Hotels in Antananarivo and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Antananarivo or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antananarivo $14Vienna $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antananarivo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antananarivo:
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $58
- Private Airport Transfert Ivato Antananarivo: $76
- Madagascar: Airport Ivato transfer to hotel: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $12
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $16
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $44
- Explore Linz conveniently with train transfer from/to Vienna: $45
- Vienna Downtown to Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) - Departure Private Transfer: $45
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $50
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Business Car: $55
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $55
- Vienna Airport (VIE) to Bojnice Resorts -Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Departure Private Transfer from Vienna City to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Antananarivo or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $28Vienna $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antananarivo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antananarivo.
- Private City and food tour in Antananarivo: $98
- Cooking And Cuisine Tasting From Tana-Malagasy Fine Foodie Madagascar Tour: $245
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, 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
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $65
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $75
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $75
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $77
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $86
- Johann Strauss Dinner Show: $86
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $87
- Strauss & Mozart Concert in Kursalon with Dinner: $102
- Strauss Dinner Show: $109
- 3-Course Dinner and Concert at Schönbrunn Palace: $111
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antananarivo $24Vienna $42
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: $871
- 4-Hours Night Tour of Antananarivo: $200
- Antananarivo : Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $36
- Antananarivo Like a Local: Customized Guided Tour: $25
- Guided Tour and sunset in queen's palace: $43
- Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $30
- Antanavario: Private custom tour with a local guide: $24
- Day - Tour Ampefy: $147
- From 9 days unique adventure trip to Tulear: $2,122
- Full Day Private Tour in Antananarivo: $205
- Half-Day Private Tour in Lemur's Park: $150
- Lemur Day Tour at Andasibe Rainforest and Vakona Lodge Reserve: $299
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Heart of Historic and Cultural Audio-Tour in English: $1.08
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.26
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.26
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.30
- Tip based Walking Tour Vienna: $4.42
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.90
- City Tour with Audio Guide: $5.44
- Vienna (Prater) Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $5.63
- Vienna (Arts and Culture) ) Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $5.63
- Vienna (City Center) Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour: $5.63
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.52
- Wurstelprater Quest Experience: $7.17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntananarivo $9.48Vienna $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $17
- Ottakringer Brewery tour: $22
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $49
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $76
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $84
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $93
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $108
- Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Heurigen: $119
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antananarivo and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antananarivo or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 22% larger than the population of Antananarivo. When comparing the sizes of Antananarivo and Vienna, 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.