- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- United Kingdom
- Antananarivo
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (£4.81) | £15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (£2.68) | £5.50 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,613 Ariary (£1.39) | £3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,274 Ariary (£1.06) | £0.80 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,543 Ariary (£1.38) | £2.15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,379 Ariary (£0.34) | £1.51 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,286 Ariary (£2.30) | £4.63 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,602 Ariary (£0.65) | £1.71 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,478 Ariary (£0.37) | £0.81 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (£0.53) | £1.64 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (£5.52) | £7 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,896 Ariary (£0.72) | £1.79 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,374 Ariary (£0.34) | £0.70 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (£497) | £1,307 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (£287) | £1,091 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (£37) | £186 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,236,250 Ariary (£307) | £686 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (£160) | £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 | 1,291,060 Ariary (£320) | £351 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (£74) | £80 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (£3.59) | £8 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (£27) | £12 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (£33) | £67 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (£19) | £32 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (£39) | £60 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (£47) | £64 | - 26% | |
| 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 | 27,535,700 Ariary (£6,835) | £17,989 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (£0.83) | £1.15 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,795 Ariary (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (£9) | £18 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 62% 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) | £5.88 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (£5.99) | £74 | - 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) | £1.49 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (£2.53) | £3.31 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (£0.65) | £1.53 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (£0.86) | £1.81 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (£2.83) | £15 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 37% 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 (£4.96) | £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 | + 24% | |
| 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) | £3.56 | - 71% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (£0.17) | £0.04 | + 319% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (£42) | £37 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (£2.02) | £9 | - 76% | |
| 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 483 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,915
(7,715,227 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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