- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- United Kingdom
- Antananarivo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,772 Ariary (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,495 Ariary (£3.09) | £5.50 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,085 Ariary (£2.25) | £3.16 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,857 Ariary (£0.95) | £0.92 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,891 Ariary (£1.46) | £2.15 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,631 Ariary (£0.40) | £1.42 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27,954 Ariary (£7) | £4.91 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,952 Ariary (£0.98) | £1.69 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,758 Ariary (£0.44) | £0.88 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,275 Ariary (£0.56) | £1.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,697 Ariary (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,971 Ariary (£0.74) | £1.84 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,454 Ariary (£0.36) | £0.74 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,142,960 Ariary (£531) | £1,307 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (£286) | £1,091 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 208,643 Ariary (£52) | £186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,784,900 Ariary (£442) | £686 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (£159) | £568 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (£24) | £154 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (£39) | £22 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,726,320 Ariary (£427) | £337 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339,636 Ariary (£84) | £81 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (£3.58) | £7 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 110,128 Ariary (£27) | £11 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 408,816 Ariary (£101) | £67 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98,307 Ariary (£24) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 218,718 Ariary (£54) | £60 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302,720 Ariary (£75) | £64 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,578,600 Ariary (£13,515) | £17,989 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,366 Ariary (£0.83) | £1.14 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,961 Ariary (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,383 Ariary (£1.83) | £3.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (£1.24) | £9 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (£5.98) | £73 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (£1.86) | £2.55 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (£3.14) | £1.72 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (£2.52) | £3.50 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (£0.64) | £1.72 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (£0.86) | £2.19 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (£2.83) | £14 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 48% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (£9) | £35 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (£2.23) | £18 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (£4.95) | £67 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (£16) | £56 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (£1.05) | £2.76 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (£1.04) | £3.98 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,248 Ariary (£50) | £122 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 318% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (£42) | £37 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (£2.02) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,649
(6,657,502 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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