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Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,118 Ariary (€5.73) | €15 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,963 Ariary (€2.84) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,170 Ariary (€1.60) | €3.34 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,552 Ariary (€1.18) | €1.09 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,746 Ariary (€1.49) | €1.89 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,609 Ariary (€0.68) | €1.92 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,599 Ariary (€2.74) | €4.28 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,413 Ariary (€0.88) | €1.91 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,634 Ariary (€0.42) | €3.00 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,230 Ariary (€0.58) | €0.95 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,883 Ariary (€6) | €5.00 | + 29% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,020 Ariary (€0.78) | €2.36 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,856 Ariary (€0.48) | €1.38 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,148,170 Ariary (€556) | €1,817 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,275,870 Ariary (€330) | €1,264 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140,179 Ariary (€36) | €162 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,020 Ariary (€319) | €1,104 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (€174) | €766 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,307 Ariary (€27) | €81 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159,158 Ariary (€41) | €24 | + 70% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,393,300 Ariary (€361) | €437 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,989 Ariary (€75) | €129 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,750 Ariary (€4.08) | €7 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,599 Ariary (€22) | €14 | + 61% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 42% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (€34) | €87 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 93,309 Ariary (€24) | €31 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168,216 Ariary (€44) | €85 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,993 Ariary (€54) | €135 | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 77% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,909,100 Ariary (€7,226) | €25,000 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,459 Ariary (€0.90) | €1.76 | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 33,143 Ariary (€9) | €90 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,890 Ariary (€12) | €23 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 38% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,764 Ariary (€2.01) | €3.33 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (€4.66) | €11 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,333 Ariary (€2.16) | €3.58 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,120 Ariary (€2.88) | €3.74 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,348 Ariary (€2.94) | €2.80 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,711 Ariary (€0.70) | €1.37 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,804 Ariary (€0.98) | €1.63 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,480 Ariary (€2.97) | €27 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,056 Ariary (€10) | €49 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12,667 Ariary (€3.28) | €20 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 78,943 Ariary (€20) | €60 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,472 Ariary (€1.93) | €11 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,598 Ariary (€1.19) | €2.70 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,143 Ariary (€1.07) | €4.00 | - 73% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (€518) | €582 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 594 Ariary (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,458 Ariary (€50) | €32 | + 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (€1.94) | €6.00 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 59% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,800
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,382
(9,201,942 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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