- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Ethiopia
- Antananarivo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,118 Ariary (189 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,963 Ariary (94 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,170 Ariary (53 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,552 Ariary (39 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,746 Ariary (49 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,609 Ariary (22 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,599 Ariary (91 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,413 Ariary (29 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,634 Ariary (14 Birr) | 15 Birr | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,230 Ariary (19 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,883 Ariary (213 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,020 Ariary (26 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,856 Ariary (16 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,148,170 Ariary (18,403 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,275,870 Ariary (10,930 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140,179 Ariary (1,201 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,020 Ariary (10,546 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (5,762 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,307 Ariary (902 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159,158 Ariary (1,363 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,393,300 Ariary (11,936 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,989 Ariary (2,467 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,750 Ariary (135 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,599 Ariary (725 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 306% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (1,132 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 93,309 Ariary (799 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168,216 Ariary (1,441 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,993 Ariary (1,782 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,909,100 Ariary (239,095 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,459 Ariary (30 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,143 Ariary (284 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,890 Ariary (385 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,764 Ariary (67 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (154 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 522 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,333 Ariary (71 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,120 Ariary (95 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,348 Ariary (97 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,711 Ariary (23 Birr) | 42 Birr | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,804 Ariary (33 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,480 Ariary (98 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 45% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,056 Ariary (343 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,667 Ariary (109 Birr) | 169 Birr | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,980 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,943 Ariary (676 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,472 Ariary (64 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,598 Ariary (39 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,143 Ariary (35 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (17,134 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 594 Ariary (5.09 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,458 Ariary (1,649 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (64 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 715 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
117,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 75,753 Birr
(8,842,496 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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