- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Ethiopia
- Antananarivo
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 33% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (141 Birr) | 152 Birr | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (79 Birr) | 125 Birr | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,613 Ariary (41 Birr) | 118 Birr | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,274 Ariary (31 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,543 Ariary (40 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,379 Ariary (10 Birr) | 21 Birr | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,286 Ariary (68 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,602 Ariary (19 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,478 Ariary (11 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (16 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (162 Birr) | 206 Birr | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,896 Ariary (21 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,374 Ariary (10 Birr) | 12 Birr | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (14,616 Birr) | 22,816 Birr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (8,438 Birr) | 12,853 Birr | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (1,097 Birr) | 559 Birr | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,236,250 Ariary (9,027 Birr) | 12,842 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (4,699 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (698 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (1,159 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (9,428 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (2,165 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (106 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (785 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 173% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (965 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (554 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (1,138 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (1,384 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 23% | |
| 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 | 27,535,700 Ariary (201,070 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (25 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,795 Ariary (210 Birr) | 564 Birr | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (275 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 142% | |
| 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 (54 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (37 Birr) | 55 Birr | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (176 Birr) | 319 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (55 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (93 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (74 Birr) | 83 Birr | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (19 Birr) | 39 Birr | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (25 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (83 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (269 Birr) | 276 Birr | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (66 Birr) | 126 Birr | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (146 Birr) | 165 Birr | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (473 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (263 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 180% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (31 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (31 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,248 Ariary (1,462 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (4.93 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 481% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (1,240 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (60 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
67,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 47,097 Birr
(6,449,721 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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