- Cost of Living
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- Antanifotsy
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Cost of living in Antanifotsy, Madagascar compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,137 Ariary (£3.61) | £4.63 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,410 Ariary (£2.78) | £4.93 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,500 Ariary (£1.01) | £3.67 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 Ariary (£1.01) | £0.81 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,800 Ariary (£1.07) | £2.67 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (£0.67) | £1.31 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,000 Ariary (£2.68) | £5.00 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,378 Ariary (£1.87) | £2.07 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,000 Ariary (£0.67) | £1.14 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 Ariary (£0.78) | £1.25 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £6 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,500 Ariary (£0.78) | £2.25 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,500 Ariary (£1.01) | £1.00 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 48% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,208,540 Ariary (£941) | £793 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,000,000 Ariary (£447) | £1,510 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Ariary (£34) | £159 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,200,000 Ariary (£268) | £1,458 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,500,000 Ariary (£336) | £397 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Ariary (£22) | £250 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 75,000 Ariary (£17) | £23 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,900,000 Ariary (£425) | £320 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 435,000 Ariary (£97) | £85 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54,000 Ariary (£12) | £6.00 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 16% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 280,000 Ariary (£63) | £71 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 150,000 Ariary (£34) | £28 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Ariary (£67) | £46 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 450,000 Ariary (£101) | £72 | + 41% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 21% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,000,000 Ariary (£12,302) | £19,356 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,800 Ariary (£0.85) | £1.24 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £32 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 20% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,000 Ariary (£3.36) | £1.02 | + 230% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18,000 Ariary (£4.03) | £1.60 | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Ariary (£1.34) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,600 Ariary (£0.58) | £1.25 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (£3.36) | £10 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 32% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Ariary (£7) | £26 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £12 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £33 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,000 Ariary (£22) | £56 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,000 Ariary (£3.36) | £6 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Ariary (£1.34) | £3.25 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,000 Ariary (£2.24) | £3.87 | - 42% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £42 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antanifotsy (Madagascar) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,200
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,478
(6,605,834 Ariary)
in Antanifotsy.
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