- 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 | 22,118 Ariary (£5.00) | £15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,963 Ariary (£2.48) | £5.50 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,170 Ariary (£1.39) | £3.42 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,552 Ariary (£1.03) | £0.83 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,746 Ariary (£1.30) | £2.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,609 Ariary (£0.59) | £1.37 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,599 Ariary (£2.40) | £4.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,413 Ariary (£0.77) | £1.77 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,634 Ariary (£0.37) | £0.79 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,230 Ariary (£0.50) | £1.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,883 Ariary (£5.63) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,020 Ariary (£0.68) | £1.76 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,856 Ariary (£0.42) | £0.79 | - 47% | |
| 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 (£486) | £1,307 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,275,870 Ariary (£288) | £1,091 | - 74% | |
| 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 | 1,231,020 Ariary (£278) | £686 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (£152) | £568 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,307 Ariary (£24) | £117 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159,158 Ariary (£36) | £22 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,393,300 Ariary (£315) | £356 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,989 Ariary (£65) | £79 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,750 Ariary (£3.56) | £8 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,599 Ariary (£19) | £12 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 93,309 Ariary (£21) | £32 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168,216 Ariary (£38) | £60 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,993 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 | 27,909,100 Ariary (£6,310) | £17,989 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,459 Ariary (£0.78) | £1.16 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,143 Ariary (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,890 Ariary (£10) | £18 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,764 Ariary (£1.76) | £3.17 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (£4.07) | £5.88 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,333 Ariary (£1.88) | £2.66 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,120 Ariary (£2.51) | £1.39 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,348 Ariary (£2.57) | £3.14 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,711 Ariary (£0.61) | £1.63 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,804 Ariary (£0.86) | £1.71 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,480 Ariary (£2.60) | £14 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,056 Ariary (£9) | £37 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,667 Ariary (£2.86) | £18 | - 84% | |
| 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 | 78,943 Ariary (£18) | £56 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,472 Ariary (£1.69) | £8 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,598 Ariary (£1.04) | £2.76 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,143 Ariary (£0.94) | £4.16 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (£452) | £422 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 594 Ariary (£0.13) | £0.04 | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,458 Ariary (£44) | £37 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (£1.70) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,670
(7,386,010 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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