- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Ethiopia
- Antananarivo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (171 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (96 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,613 Ariary (50 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,274 Ariary (38 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,543 Ariary (49 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,379 Ariary (12 Birr) | 27 Birr | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,286 Ariary (82 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,602 Ariary (23 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,478 Ariary (13 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (19 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (197 Birr) | 246 Birr | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,896 Ariary (26 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,374 Ariary (12 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (17,694 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (10,214 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (1,328 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,236,250 Ariary (10,928 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (5,689 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (846 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (1,402 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (11,413 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (2,620 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (128 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (950 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 1030% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 37% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (1,168 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (671 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (1,377 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (1,675 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,535,700 Ariary (243,410 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (30 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,795 Ariary (255 Birr) | 718 Birr | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (333 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 10% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,383 Ariary (65 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (44 Birr) | 55 Birr | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (213 Birr) | 385 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (66 Birr) | 93 Birr | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (112 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (90 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (23 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (31 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (101 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 34% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (325 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (80 Birr) | 134 Birr | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (177 Birr) | 220 Birr | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (573 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (319 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (37 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (37 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 68% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (5.96 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 593% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (1,501 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (72 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 533 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 21% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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89,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 70,592 Birr
(7,985,703 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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