Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Antsiranana?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antsiranana or Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Antsiranana or Cape Town, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Antsiranana or Cape Town?
Antsiranana
Antsiranana is the capital of Madagascar's northernmost province, Diana, and until 1975 it was known as Diego Suarez. The city has a port that has become a site for naval repairs and is the largest in the entire Indian Ocean. The port is mainly used for tinned fish and bottled drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). The city has a population of a little over 100,000. The French used the city as a military base after independence from 1960 until 1973, after the socialist revolution.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Madagascar, The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntsiranana $90Cape Town $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Antsiranana is $90, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $96. 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 Antsiranana and Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntsiranana $43Cape Town $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntsiranana $86Cape Town $76
Compare Hotels in Antsiranana and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Antsiranana or Cape Town? 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: Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antsiranana $14Cape Town $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whale Watching In Hermanus with Private Transfer: $244
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cape Town HTL-APT(CPT): $44
- Transfer To Safari- Aquila From Cape Town Excluding Entry Fees Full Day: $156
- Township Tour by Lwafika Tours and Transfers in Cape Town: $32
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Simonstown to Cape Town Airport: $25
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Claremont to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Cape Town City Center (CBD) to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Shopping Mall Transfers: $22
- Shark Diving Full Day Guided Return Transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town: $140
- Shark Cage Diving: Full Day Tour Transfer: $86
- Shared Transfers to and from Safari Game Reserve (excluding entrance fees): $83
- Private Transfer: Cape Town to International Airport (CPT): $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Antsiranana or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town and Antsiranana 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 dayAntsiranana $35Cape Town $41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cape Malay Cooking with a Chef Founder: $28
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $40
- 3-Hour Malay Cooking Class & Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $42
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $54
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $55
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $58
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $59
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $60
- From CapeTown: African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $60
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $61
- Cape Town Food tour (Includes all food) 4hrs: $75
- Cape Town Private Food Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized : $96
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antsiranana $19Cape Town $23
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cape Point Private Tour withTable Mountain and Penguin Colony : $251
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope day tour Up to 10 persons: $65
- Long Walk to Freedom in Robben Island including Ticket & Afrogem: $154
- Mandela's Robben Island Museum Bo-Kaap Cape Town City Tour + Ferry ticket f/d: $162
- Private Tour Cape of Good Hope with Penguins : $109
- Private Tour to Robben Island and Cape Point in Cape Town: $119
- South African Traditional Braai (BBQ) Experience & Winetasting : $135
- ( Cape Town Private Tour ) Hermanus Whale Watching Full Day : $251
- ( Cape town ) Private Winelands Tasting Full Day Tour: $169
- ( Cape town Private Tour ) Hermanus Shark Cage Diving : $246
- (Cape Town )Private Tour - Cape Peninsula Penguin Full Day: $154
- (Cape Town Private Tour ) Whale Watching Combo on Boat : $213
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntsiranana $10Cape Town $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.43
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $19
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $28
- Wine tasting tour : $36
- From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $37
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $37
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $43
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $46
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $50
- Fullday Wine Tour: $50
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Wine Tram: $63
- Wine Tasting Private Tour through Durbanville Winelands: $65
When comparing the travel costs between Antsiranana and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Africa, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antsiranana Expensive? and Is Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antsiranana or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Antsiranana. When comparing the sizes of Antsiranana and Cape Town, 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.