Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 70% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (kr35) | kr136 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (kr20) | kr67 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (kr10) | kr29 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (kr7) | kr8 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (kr10) | kr26 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (kr3.56) | kr22 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (kr20) | kr63 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (kr4.77) | kr18 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (kr2.35) | kr10 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (kr3.94) | kr11 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (kr38) | kr79 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (kr5.44) | kr19 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (kr2.56) | kr11 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (kr3,971) | kr8,536 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (kr2,415) | kr5,788 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (kr227) | kr1,220 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (kr2,206) | kr5,337 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (kr1,270) | kr3,926 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (kr171) | kr1,589 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (kr262) | kr188 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (kr2,230) | kr3,570 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (kr541) | kr710 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (kr21) | kr57 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (kr153) | kr154 | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 53% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (kr228) | kr786 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (kr184) | kr244 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (kr289) | kr727 | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (kr336) | kr1,206 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 77% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (kr59,978) | kr301,099 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (kr5.70) | kr10 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (kr53) | kr386 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,934 Ariary (kr72) | kr255 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 50% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (kr12) | kr58 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (kr29) | kr73 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (kr16) | kr58 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (kr20) | kr28 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (kr18) | kr29 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (kr3.79) | kr13 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (kr6) | kr16 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (kr20) | kr176 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (kr56) | kr344 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (kr37) | kr191 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr475 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (kr118) | kr616 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (kr11) | kr77 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (kr7) | kr41 | - 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (kr7) | kr33 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (kr5,815) | kr3,258 | + 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (kr0.83) | kr0.93 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (kr296) | kr230 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (kr9) | kr42 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,042 (6,768,557 Ariary) in Antananarivo.
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