Cost of living in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 25% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Faisalabad | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨531 (8,430 Ariary) | 24,173 Ariary | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨720 (11,426 Ariary) | 14,344 Ariary | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨267 (4,245 Ariary) | 6,545 Ariary | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨179 (2,841 Ariary) | 5,605 Ariary | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨256 (4,066 Ariary) | 6,830 Ariary | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨121 (1,917 Ariary) | 2,414 Ariary | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨526 (8,353 Ariary) | 14,212 Ariary | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨160 (2,544 Ariary) | 4,517 Ariary | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (981 Ariary) | 1,829 Ariary | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨291 (4,619 Ariary) | 2,478 Ariary | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨3,449 (54,754 Ariary) | 20,688 Ariary | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨174 (2,766 Ariary) | 4,134 Ariary | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (881 Ariary) | 2,092 Ariary | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 54% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Faisalabad | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨48,779 (774,400 Ariary) | 2,076,940 Ariary | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,960 (380,385 Ariary) | 1,462,020 Ariary | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,337 (116,478 Ariary) | 141,904 Ariary | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨28,000 (444,511 Ariary) | 1,253,660 Ariary | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨29,560 (469,279 Ariary) | 717,641 Ariary | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,487 (71,233 Ariary) | 136,419 Ariary | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,543 (40,377 Ariary) | 154,515 Ariary | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨59,345 (942,139 Ariary) | 1,218,820 Ariary | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,171 (288,479 Ariary) | 326,816 Ariary | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨554 (8,789 Ariary) | 17,198 Ariary | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 93,932 Ariary | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Faisalabad | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,489 (55,388 Ariary) | 114,125 Ariary | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,254 (51,661 Ariary) | 115,209 Ariary | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,274 (147,230 Ariary) | 202,813 Ariary | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨17,169 (272,570 Ariary) | 223,206 Ariary | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Faisalabad | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,987,600 (31,554,396 Ariary) | 39,898,100 Ariary | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨132 (2,093 Ariary) | 4,300 Ariary | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,663 (26,400 Ariary) | 37,788 Ariary | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,024 (16,254 Ariary) | 45,220 Ariary | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Faisalabad | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨118 (1,875 Ariary) | 7,456 Ariary | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨427 (6,771 Ariary) | 18,852 Ariary | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,000 (47,627 Ariary) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨739 (11,736 Ariary) | 9,513 Ariary | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨167 (2,647 Ariary) | 13,215 Ariary | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨299 (4,752 Ariary) | 11,554 Ariary | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (2,114 Ariary) | 2,501 Ariary | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (1,663 Ariary) | 3,464 Ariary | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨604 (9,583 Ariary) | 13,359 Ariary | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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| Faisalabad | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,256 (35,820 Ariary) | 36,810 Ariary | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨975 (15,486 Ariary) | 27,241 Ariary | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨14,541 (230,844 Ariary) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,874 (93,258 Ariary) | 82,558 Ariary | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,279 (20,310 Ariary) | 8,750 Ariary | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨337 (5,357 Ariary) | 4,509 Ariary | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨159 (2,524 Ariary) | 3,718 Ariary | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨56,010 (889,191 Ariary) | 3,566,900 Ariary | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (122 Ariary) | 595 Ariary | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,359 (53,330 Ariary) | 164,541 Ariary | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨260 (4,132 Ariary) | 7,354 Ariary | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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