Which place is cheaper, Antsiranana or Johannesburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Johannesburg or Antsiranana?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Johannesburg and Antsiranana 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: Johannesburg or Antsiranana?
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to Madagascar, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Madagascar.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohannesburg $103Antsiranana $88
The average daily cost (per person) in Johannesburg is $103, while the average daily cost in Antsiranana is $88. 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 Johannesburg and Antsiranana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohannesburg $59Antsiranana $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohannesburg $118Antsiranana $84
Compare Hotels in Johannesburg and Antsiranana
Looking for a hotel in Johannesburg or Antsiranana? 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: Johannesburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johannesburg $18Antsiranana $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride$3.51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- Wheel Chair Accessible Airport Transfers Around Johannesburg: $52
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg APT-HTL (JNB): $38
- Transfers Between OR Tambo and Pilanesburg : $207
- Transfer O R Tambo Airport to Sandton: $110
- Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $32
- Sun City: Private Transfer to or from O.R. Tambo Airport: $161
- South Africa: Airport Transfers, Johannesburg & Surroundings: $89
- South Africa Airport Transfer, Johannesburg Guided day Tour: $141
- Shuttle and Transfer Services in Johannesburg: $58
- Private Transfer: Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg in Sedan Car: $66
- Private Transfer: Tambo Airport JNB to Johannesburg in Luxury Car: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Johannesburg or Antsiranana?
Prices for flights to both Antsiranana and Johannesburg 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 dayJohannesburg $18Antsiranana $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $50
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $83
- Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $85
- A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist: $95
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $105
- Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johannesburg $23Antsiranana $18
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Golf Tour, Sun City , Gary Player Course - Rated the Best: $239
- Private Full Day Johannesburg apartheid museum and Soweto Tour : $149
- Rhino and Lion Park Safari Tour : $102
- (Meet the Artist)Art Gallery & Street Art tour with lunch: $55
- 10 Days Overland Tour-Johannesburg and Cape Town: $2,870
- 15 Days Johannesburg, Kruger National Park – Cape Town Tour: $4,305
- 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,062
- 2-Day Kruger Overland Big 5 Safari Tour: $902
- 3 Day Kruger National Park Private Tour from Johannesburg: $913
- 3 Day Kruger Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,001
- 3 Days 2 Nights Panorama Tour & Kruger National park Safari: $884
- 4 Day Kruger Fly in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,558
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohannesburg $5.12Antsiranana $9.79
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.73
- Wine Tasting: $11
- Experience Johannesburg Wine Tour Views and Luxury: $230
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johannesburg and Antsiranana, we can see that Johannesburg is more expensive. And not only is Antsiranana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Antsiranana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antsiranana 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 Johannesburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Johannesburg than you might in Antsiranana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johannesburg Expensive? and Is Antsiranana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johannesburg or Antsiranana?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Antsiranana. When comparing the sizes of Johannesburg and Antsiranana, 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.