Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 69% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 72% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,173 Ariary (kr36) | kr150 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,344 Ariary (kr21) | kr85 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,545 Ariary (kr10) | kr38 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,605 Ariary (kr8) | kr14 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,830 Ariary (kr10) | kr32 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,414 Ariary (kr3.55) | kr20 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,212 Ariary (kr21) | kr43 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,517 Ariary (kr7) | kr17 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,829 Ariary (kr2.69) | kr13 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,478 Ariary (kr3.65) | kr9 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,688 Ariary (kr30) | kr81 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,134 Ariary (kr6) | kr20 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,092 Ariary (kr3.08) | kr10 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,076,940 Ariary (kr3,055) | kr12,078 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,462,020 Ariary (kr2,150) | kr10,088 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 141,904 Ariary (kr209) | kr797 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,253,660 Ariary (kr1,844) | kr8,998 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 717,641 Ariary (kr1,056) | kr6,853 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 136,419 Ariary (kr201) | kr621 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 154,515 Ariary (kr227) | kr164 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,218,820 Ariary (kr1,793) | kr2,390 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326,816 Ariary (kr481) | kr488 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,198 Ariary (kr25) | kr43 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,932 Ariary (kr138) | kr230 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 60% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 114,125 Ariary (kr168) | kr622 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 115,209 Ariary (kr169) | kr294 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202,813 Ariary (kr298) | kr789 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 223,206 Ariary (kr328) | kr1,009 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 81% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 81% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 39,898,100 Ariary (kr58,682) | kr314,482 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,300 Ariary (kr6) | kr15 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,788 Ariary (kr56) | kr467 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 45,220 Ariary (kr67) | kr407 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,456 Ariary (kr11) | kr37 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,852 Ariary (kr28) | kr82 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (kr14) | kr37 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13,215 Ariary (kr19) | kr31 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,554 Ariary (kr17) | kr18 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,501 Ariary (kr3.68) | kr12 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,464 Ariary (kr5.09) | kr17 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,359 Ariary (kr20) | kr202 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,810 Ariary (kr54) | kr297 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,241 Ariary (kr40) | kr209 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr455 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82,558 Ariary (kr121) | kr541 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,750 Ariary (kr13) | kr77 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,509 Ariary (kr7) | kr49 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,718 Ariary (kr5.47) | kr42 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,566,900 Ariary (kr5,246) | kr3,632 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 595 Ariary (kr0.87) | kr0.88 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 164,541 Ariary (kr242) | kr211 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7,354 Ariary (kr11) | kr54 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 69% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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