- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Mexico
- Antananarivo
- Cancún
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Antananarivo (Madagascar) and Cancún (Mexico)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 15% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 20,000 Ariary (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 98 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,000 Ariary (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 55 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7,500 Ariary (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 50 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Ariary (Mex$ 16.73) | Mex$ 12.88 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 19.75 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 15.50 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,500 Ariary (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 51 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,200 Ariary (Mex$ 6.69) | Mex$ 37 | 82% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Ariary (Mex$ 9.20) | Mex$ 35 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 800 Ariary (Mex$ 4.46) | Mex$ 14.88 | 70% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 152 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,500 Ariary (Mex$ 13.94) | Mex$ 17.50 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,450 Ariary (Mex$ 8.09) | Mex$ 10.80 | 25% |
| Housing | 18% | ||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 18% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,250,000 Ariary (Mex$ 6,971) | Mex$ 9,857 | 29% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Ariary (Mex$ 2,788) | Mex$ 2,956 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 100,000 Ariary (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 651 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 22,306) | Mex$ 10,111 | 121% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | Mex$ 1,190 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 120 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 163 | - |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 14% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 150,000 Ariary (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 875 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 100,000 Ariary (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 633 | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 130,000 Ariary (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 1,029 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 90,000 Ariary (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 646 | 22% |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 53% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 44,612) | Mex$ 202,500 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,750 Ariary (Mex$ 15.34) | Mex$ 13.34 | 15% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Ariary (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 420 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 44% | ||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 44% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 6,000 Ariary (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 182 | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 61 | 54% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 44 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 35 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 150 | - |
| Entertainment | 39% | ||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 39% cheaper than in Cancún (Mexico) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,500 Ariary (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 318 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,000 Ariary (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 99 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 475 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 60,000 Ariary (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 867 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 86 | 68% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 42 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 38 | 41% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 225,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 1,966 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 500 Ariary (Mex$ 2.79) | Mex$ 1.85 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 60,000 Ariary (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 698 | 52% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 37 | 24% |
| TOTAL | 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 18,750
in Cancún
you would need to make just about Mex$ 13,263
(2,378,410 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.