- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Netherlands
- Antananarivo
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (€5.21) | €15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (€2.91) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,058 Ariary (€1.63) | €3.34 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,161 Ariary (€1.12) | €1.00 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,267 Ariary (€1.42) | €1.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,274 Ariary (€0.34) | €1.92 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,167 Ariary (€2.47) | €4.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,689 Ariary (€0.72) | €1.91 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,412 Ariary (€0.38) | €3.00 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (€0.57) | €0.95 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (€5.99) | €5.00 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,953 Ariary (€0.79) | €2.21 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,362 Ariary (€0.37) | €1.38 | - 73% | |
| 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 | 2,001,590 Ariary (€539) | €1,817 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (€311) | €1,264 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (€40) | €162 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254,720 Ariary (€338) | €1,104 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (€173) | €766 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (€26) | €81 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (€43) | €24 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (€347) | €456 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (€80) | €183 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (€3.89) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (€29) | €13 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 48% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (€36) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (€20) | €31 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (€42) | €85 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (€51) | €135 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 79% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,607,100 Ariary (€6,354) | €25,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (€0.90) | €1.76 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,961 Ariary (€8) | €90 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,383 Ariary (€1.99) | €2.97 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (€1.35) | €11 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (€6) | €32 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (€2.02) | €3.84 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (€3.41) | €3.53 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (€2.74) | €2.79 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (€0.70) | €1.61 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (€0.94) | €2.28 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (€3.07) | €27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (€10) | €48 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (€2.42) | €20 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (€5.38) | €122 | - 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (€17) | €60 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (€1.14) | €2.70 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (€1.13) | €4.00 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,248 Ariary (€54) | €168 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (€0.18) | €0.19 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (€46) | €32 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (€2.19) | €6.00 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,476 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,700
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,197
(8,163,642 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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