A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antsiranana vs. Cape Town for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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.


Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Antsiranana?

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 Antsiranana is $116, while the average daily cost in Cape Town 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 Antsiranana and Cape Town in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Antsiranana $43
    Cape Town $83
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Antsiranana $86
    Cape Town $166
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.

Hotels in Antsiranana


Hotels in Cape Town


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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
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Antsiranana $14
    Cape Town $18

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town

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

  • Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Areas: $24
  • Transfer from Cape Town City Center to Cape Town Airport: $18
  • Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers: $99
  • Table Mountain Cable Car Tour with Tickets & Hotel Transfers: $83
  • Swift Ride Airport Transfers : $74
  • Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $274
  • Shopping Mall Transfers: $24
  • Shared Return Transfer to Aquila Safari from Cape Town Day trip: $149
  • Robben Island Experience: Pre-Booked Ticket & Return Transfers: $72
  • Private Transfer: Cape Town to CPT Airport in Business Car: $71
  • Private Transfer to Safari Big 5 at Aquila from Cape Town Excluding Entry Fees : $190
  • Private Transfer from Cape Town Port to Cape Town Airport (CPT): $19

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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Antsiranana $61
    Cape Town $77

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antsiranana

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

  • MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: COOKING CLASS: $79
  • MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: STREETFOOD TOUR: $80

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: $30
  • From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $73
  • Cape Malay/Creole Cooking Class and Local Shopping in Salt River: $77
  • South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
  • Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $83
  • Half Day Cape Town African Dinner Restaurant with Live Music Show: $98
  • Cape Town Shore Excursion| South African Cooking & Port Transfers: $106
  • Private Street Food Tour of Cape Town with Local Guide: $108
  • The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: $117
  • Cooking and Lunch Experience at SPYCED Restaurant: $136
  • Private Tour : The Great Gatsby Food Tour Cape Town: $208
  • Full Day Cape Peninsula, Robben Island and Gold 7 Course Dinner: $224

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Antsiranana $19
    Cape Town $25

Tours and Activities in Antsiranana

For Antsiranana, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Day tour in Amber Mountain (6 to 8 hour): $291
  • Diego Suarez (Antsiranana): Red Tsingy Half-Day Tour: $164
  • MADAGASCAR DIEGO SUAREZ: CITY TOUR: $66
  • Montagne d'Ambre: excursions for cruise ships in Antsiranana: $218
  • Visit the Tsingy rouge: cruise ship excursions in Antsiranana: $158

Tours and Activities in Cape Town

For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $149
  • Best of the Cape Tour - Cape Peninsular and Winelands: $288
  • Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $187
  • Cape Agulhas, Hermanus Stony Point Penguins Colony Tour : $232
  • Cape Point Full Day Tour: $208
  • Cape Town, Destination for Wine and galery Lovers Private Tour: $285
  • Cape Winelands Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl: $104
  • Cape of Good Hope T Mountain Bo-Kaap Penguins Private +Tickets : $264
  • Cape town Private Adventure Tour with table mountain cable car: $232
  • Day Tour in Robben Island, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain : $178
  • Full Day Wine and Whales Tour in Hermanus and Hemel en Aarde: $175
  • Guided Private Historical City Tour in Cape Town : $208

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Antsiranana $10
    Cape Town $22

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:

  • Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $12
  • Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $14
  • Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour: $15
  • Urban Wine Tasting: $30
  • Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $46
  • Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $47
  • Uncork the Cape : Stellenboch Half Day Wine Tour : $54
  • From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $56
  • Full Day shared Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Tram Wine Tasting : $72
  • Cape Of Good Hope Seals, Penguins , wine Tasting Small Group : $80
  • Cape Town City Tour with World of Birds and Wine Tasting : $81
  • Table Mountain and Wine tasting in FranschHoek StellenBosch Paarl: $85


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