- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Malaysia
- Antananarivo
- Kuala Lumpur
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Antananarivo (Madagascar) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
| Food | 14% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 14% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 20,000 Ariary (RM27) | RM14.89 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,000 Ariary (RM13.66) | RM10.81 | 26% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 7,500 Ariary (RM10.24) | RM7.38 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Ariary (RM4.10) | RM6.21 | 34% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | RM4.88 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | RM3.75 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,500 Ariary (RM7.51) | RM15 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,200 Ariary (RM1.64) | RM9.69 | 83% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1,650 Ariary (RM2.25) | RM7.29 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 800 Ariary (RM1.09) | RM9.56 | 89% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM67 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,500 Ariary (RM3.41) | RM4.74 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,450 Ariary (RM1.98) | RM3.23 | 39% |
| Housing | 24% | ||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 24% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,250,000 Ariary (RM1,707) | RM3,250 | 47% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 500,000 Ariary (RM683) | RM236 | 189% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 100,000 Ariary (RM137) | RM170 | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,000,000 Ariary (RM5,463) | RM2,382 | 129% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | RM514 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | RM21 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM27 | - |
| Clothes | 27% | ||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 27% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 150,000 Ariary (RM205) | RM258 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 100,000 Ariary (RM137) | RM183 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 130,000 Ariary (RM178) | RM254 | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 90,000 Ariary (RM123) | RM221 | 44% |
| Transportation | 75% | ||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 75% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 Ariary (RM10,926) | RM181,429 | 94% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,750 Ariary (RM3.76) | RM1.93 | 95% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Ariary (RM41) | RM134 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | RM18.58 | - |
| Personal Care | 27% | ||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 27% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 6,000 Ariary (RM8.19) | RM24 | 66% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 Ariary (RM6.83) | RM15.57 | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | RM7.86 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | RM13.50 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | RM5.89 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | RM6.71 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RM39 | - |
| Entertainment | 40% | ||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 40% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,500 Ariary (RM38) | RM93 | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,000 Ariary (RM10.93) | RM25 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM113 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 60,000 Ariary (RM82) | RM171 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (RM6.83) | RM29 | 77% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | RM11.64 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 4,000 Ariary (RM5.46) | RM17.31 | 68% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 225,000 Ariary (RM307) | RM467 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 500 Ariary (RM0.68) | RM0.28 | 143% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 60,000 Ariary (RM82) | RM164 | 50% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 5,000 Ariary (RM6.83) | RM10.07 | 32% |
| TOTAL | 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,472 prices entered by 277 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% cheaper than in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
RM12,500
in Kuala Lumpur
you would need to make just about RM7,396
(5,415,067 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.