Cost of living in Guangzhou (China) is 82% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Guangzhou (China) is 94% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guangzhou | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (32,286 Ariary) | 24,173 Ariary | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (24,089 Ariary) | 14,344 Ariary | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (11,678 Ariary) | 6,545 Ariary | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (8,970 Ariary) | 5,140 Ariary | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 19元 (11,735 Ariary) | 6,557 Ariary | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (6,886 Ariary) | 2,422 Ariary | + 184% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60元 (37,124 Ariary) | 14,212 Ariary | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (10,459 Ariary) | 3,884 Ariary | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (4,690 Ariary) | 2,028 Ariary | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (4,114 Ariary) | 2,354 Ariary | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95元 (58,499 Ariary) | 20,011 Ariary | + 192% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (5,104 Ariary) | 3,426 Ariary | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (7,406 Ariary) | 2,089 Ariary | + 254% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 49% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guangzhou | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,648元 (5,925,468 Ariary) | 2,194,220 Ariary | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,113元 (3,140,094 Ariary) | 1,447,410 Ariary | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 671元 (412,098 Ariary) | 153,401 Ariary | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,256元 (3,842,385 Ariary) | 1,253,660 Ariary | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,877元 (2,381,190 Ariary) | 717,641 Ariary | + 232% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 520元 (319,450 Ariary) | 105,041 Ariary | + 204% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (61,406 Ariary) | 160,653 Ariary | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,939元 (1,190,761 Ariary) | 1,262,140 Ariary | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 554元 (340,401 Ariary) | 331,426 Ariary | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49元 (29,941 Ariary) | 15,433 Ariary | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (22,224 Ariary) | 93,929 Ariary | - 76% | |
Clothes | + 90% | |||
Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 90% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guangzhou | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 427元 (262,041 Ariary) | 118,457 Ariary | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338元 (207,863 Ariary) | 115,253 Ariary | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 632元 (388,022 Ariary) | 182,156 Ariary | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 590元 (362,463 Ariary) | 226,950 Ariary | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 140% | |||
Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 140% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guangzhou | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 138,447元 (85,027,064 Ariary) | 35,565,200 Ariary | + 139% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (5,342 Ariary) | 3,854 Ariary | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 260元 (159,396 Ariary) | 36,671 Ariary | + 335% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (26,597 Ariary) | 44,007 Ariary | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 97% | |||
Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 97% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guangzhou | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (19,954 Ariary) | 7,456 Ariary | + 168% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82元 (50,380 Ariary) | 18,946 Ariary | + 166% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 204元 (125,234 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (18,816 Ariary) | 9,513 Ariary | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (29,828 Ariary) | 11,963 Ariary | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (24,586 Ariary) | 11,185 Ariary | + 120% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (5,928 Ariary) | 2,323 Ariary | + 155% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18元 (10,821 Ariary) | 3,681 Ariary | + 194% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (50,135 Ariary) | 13,424 Ariary | + 273% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 59% more expensive than in Antananarivo (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guangzhou | Antananarivo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 227元 (139,357 Ariary) | 36,810 Ariary | + 279% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 103元 (63,563 Ariary) | 22,511 Ariary | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 469元 (288,023 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 655元 (402,201 Ariary) | 82,692 Ariary | + 386% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80元 (49,163 Ariary) | 7,479 Ariary | + 557% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (20,470 Ariary) | 4,271 Ariary | + 379% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45元 (27,339 Ariary) | 3,718 Ariary | + 635% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,412元 (2,095,249 Ariary) | 3,549,720 Ariary | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36元 (219 Ariary) | 510 Ariary | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 311元 (191,246 Ariary) | 181,328 Ariary | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (13,580 Ariary) | 5,540 Ariary | + 145% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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