- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- United Kingdom
- Antananarivo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,226 Ariary (£4.89) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,432 Ariary (£2.63) | £5.50 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,170 Ariary (£1.42) | £3.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,490 Ariary (£1.03) | £0.83 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,911 Ariary (£1.36) | £2.15 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,099 Ariary (£0.48) | £1.37 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,975 Ariary (£2.53) | £4.69 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,343 Ariary (£0.77) | £1.77 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,511 Ariary (£0.35) | £0.79 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,230 Ariary (£0.51) | £1.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,941 Ariary (£5.29) | £7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,076 Ariary (£0.71) | £1.76 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,856 Ariary (£0.43) | £0.79 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,148,170 Ariary (£495) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,275,870 Ariary (£294) | £1,091 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140,179 Ariary (£32) | £181 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,250 Ariary (£284) | £686 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (£155) | £568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,307 Ariary (£24) | £117 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159,158 Ariary (£37) | £22 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,390,880 Ariary (£320) | £356 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,989 Ariary (£66) | £79 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,750 Ariary (£3.63) | £8 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,599 Ariary (£19) | £12 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (£30) | £67 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 93,309 Ariary (£21) | £32 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168,216 Ariary (£39) | £60 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,993 Ariary (£48) | £64 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,909,100 Ariary (£6,430) | £17,989 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,528 Ariary (£0.81) | £1.16 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,143 Ariary (£8) | £60 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,719 Ariary (£10) | £18 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,764 Ariary (£1.79) | £3.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (£4.15) | £4.75 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,333 Ariary (£1.92) | £2.66 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,120 Ariary (£2.56) | £1.39 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,348 Ariary (£2.61) | £3.14 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,711 Ariary (£0.62) | £1.63 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,502 Ariary (£0.81) | £1.71 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,480 Ariary (£2.64) | £14 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,880 Ariary (£8) | £37 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Ariary (£4.61) | £18 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £71 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 85,812 Ariary (£20) | £56 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,472 Ariary (£1.72) | £8 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,598 Ariary (£1.06) | £2.76 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,143 Ariary (£0.95) | £4.16 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (£461) | £420 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 556 Ariary (£0.13) | £0.04 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,848 Ariary (£38) | £37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (£1.73) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,773
(7,696,932 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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