Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 68% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 69% | |||
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 69% 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 (kr39) | kr131 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,344 Ariary (kr23) | kr77 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,545 Ariary (kr10) | kr38 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,140 Ariary (kr8) | kr11 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,557 Ariary (kr10) | kr29 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,422 Ariary (kr3.86) | kr21 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,212 Ariary (kr23) | kr40 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,884 Ariary (kr6) | kr17 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,028 Ariary (kr3.23) | kr11 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,354 Ariary (kr3.75) | kr8 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,011 Ariary (kr32) | kr72 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,426 Ariary (kr5.46) | kr21 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,089 Ariary (kr3.33) | kr13 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,194,220 Ariary (kr3,496) | kr11,583 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,447,410 Ariary (kr2,306) | kr9,449 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153,401 Ariary (kr244) | kr848 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,253,660 Ariary (kr1,997) | kr8,388 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 717,641 Ariary (kr1,143) | kr6,707 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,041 Ariary (kr167) | kr587 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (kr256) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,265,090 Ariary (kr2,016) | kr2,600 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (kr528) | kr552 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,433 Ariary (kr25) | kr61 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,927 Ariary (kr150) | kr131 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 56% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 118,457 Ariary (kr189) | kr736 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 115,253 Ariary (kr184) | kr300 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 182,156 Ariary (kr290) | kr906 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 226,950 Ariary (kr362) | kr1,028 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 83% 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 | 35,565,200 Ariary (kr56,666) | kr286,083 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,854 Ariary (kr6) | kr14 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,671 Ariary (kr58) | kr613 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,014 Ariary (kr70) | kr320 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% 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 (kr12) | kr35 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,946 Ariary (kr30) | kr82 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (kr15) | kr37 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (kr19) | kr19 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,185 Ariary (kr18) | kr18 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (kr3.70) | kr11 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,681 Ariary (kr5.87) | kr16 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,424 Ariary (kr21) | kr217 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Antananarivo | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,810 Ariary (kr59) | kr369 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (kr36) | kr219 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr698 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82,692 Ariary (kr132) | kr637 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,479 Ariary (kr12) | kr86 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,271 Ariary (kr7) | kr48 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,718 Ariary (kr5.92) | kr47 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,549,720 Ariary (kr5,656) | kr3,682 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (kr0.81) | kr0.94 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (kr289) | kr196 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (kr9) | kr50 | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 68% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 81 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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