- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Ethiopia
- Antananarivo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (140 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (78 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,058 Ariary (44 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,161 Ariary (30 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,267 Ariary (38 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,274 Ariary (9 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,167 Ariary (66 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,689 Ariary (19 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,412 Ariary (10 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (15 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (161 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,953 Ariary (21 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,362 Ariary (10 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (14,454 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (8,344 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (1,085 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254,720 Ariary (9,061 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (4,647 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (691 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (1,146 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (9,323 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (2,141 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (104 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (776 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 170% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (954 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (548 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (1,125 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (1,369 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 53% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,607,100 Ariary (170,476 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (24 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,961 Ariary (216 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (272 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,383 Ariary (53 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (36 Birr) | 55 Birr | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (174 Birr) | 319 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (54 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (91 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (74 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (19 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (25 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (82 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 1% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (266 Birr) | 276 Birr | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (65 Birr) | 126 Birr | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (144 Birr) | 165 Birr | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (468 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (260 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (31 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (30 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,248 Ariary (1,446 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (4.87 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 474% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (1,226 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (59 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 469 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 31% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
60,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 41,356 Birr
(5,726,909 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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