Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,173 Ariary (£4.37) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,344 Ariary (£2.59) | £5.39 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,545 Ariary (£1.18) | £2.54 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,140 Ariary (£0.93) | £1.13 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,557 Ariary (£1.19) | £2.28 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,422 Ariary (£0.44) | £1.79 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,212 Ariary (£2.57) | £2.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,884 Ariary (£0.70) | £1.84 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,028 Ariary (£0.37) | £0.85 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,354 Ariary (£0.43) | £1.60 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,011 Ariary (£3.62) | £7 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,426 Ariary (£0.62) | £1.61 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,089 Ariary (£0.38) | £1.12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,194,220 Ariary (£397) | £1,159 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,447,410 Ariary (£262) | £904 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153,401 Ariary (£28) | £297 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,253,660 Ariary (£227) | £569 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 717,641 Ariary (£130) | £453 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,041 Ariary (£19) | £125 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (£29) | £25 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,265,090 Ariary (£229) | £386 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (£60) | £110 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,433 Ariary (£2.79) | £7 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,927 Ariary (£17) | £12 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 118,457 Ariary (£21) | £44 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 115,253 Ariary (£21) | £26 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 182,156 Ariary (£33) | £54 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 226,950 Ariary (£41) | £74 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 83% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 83% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,565,200 Ariary (£6,434) | £24,333 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,854 Ariary (£0.70) | £1.62 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36,671 Ariary (£7) | £89 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,011 Ariary (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,456 Ariary (£1.35) | £3.03 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,946 Ariary (£3.43) | £4.55 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (£1.72) | £2.75 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (£2.16) | £1.32 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,185 Ariary (£2.02) | £3.71 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (£0.42) | £1.73 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,681 Ariary (£0.67) | £1.61 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,424 Ariary (£2.43) | £13 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,810 Ariary (£7) | £31 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (£4.07) | £15 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £62 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82,692 Ariary (£15) | £50 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,479 Ariary (£1.35) | £8 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,271 Ariary (£0.77) | £2.86 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,718 Ariary (£0.67) | £3.20 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,549,720 Ariary (£642) | £389 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (£0.09) | £0.09 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (£33) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (£1.00) | £13 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 80 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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