Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 48% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (£4.66) | £5.56 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (£2.61) | £5.33 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,058 Ariary (£1.46) | £3.39 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,161 Ariary (£1.00) | £0.73 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,267 Ariary (£1.27) | £2.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,274 Ariary (£0.31) | £1.31 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,167 Ariary (£2.21) | £3.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,689 Ariary (£0.65) | £1.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,412 Ariary (£0.34) | £1.14 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (£0.51) | £0.99 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (£5.36) | £6 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,953 Ariary (£0.71) | £2.20 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,362 Ariary (£0.33) | £0.95 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 45% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (£482) | £1,238 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (£278) | £1,048 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (£36) | £272 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254,720 Ariary (£302) | £600 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (£155) | £450 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (£23) | £250 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (£38) | £23 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (£311) | £359 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (£71) | £85 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (£3.48) | £6.00 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (£26) | £12 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 39% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (£32) | £71 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (£18) | £28 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (£38) | £46 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (£46) | £72 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 64% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,607,100 Ariary (£5,688) | £19,773 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (£0.81) | £1.32 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,961 Ariary (£7) | £35 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (£9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,383 Ariary (£1.78) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (£1.20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (£5.82) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (£1.81) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (£3.05) | £1.02 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (£2.45) | £1.60 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (£0.63) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (£0.84) | £1.25 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (£2.75) | £10 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 39% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (£9) | £26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (£2.17) | £12 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (£4.82) | £33 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (£16) | £56 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (£9) | £6 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (£1.02) | £3.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (£1.01) | £3.87 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,248 Ariary (£48) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (£0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (£41) | £42 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (£1.96) | - | - | |
| 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 179 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,964
(8,150,610 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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