Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Gibraltar
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 62% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (£4.10) | £9 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (£2.35) | £6 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (£1.11) | £3.27 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (£0.82) | £1.42 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (£1.10) | £2.78 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (£0.41) | £1.57 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (£2.36) | £3.40 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (£0.55) | £1.73 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (£0.27) | £2.92 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (£0.46) | £0.98 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (£4.37) | £5.69 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (£0.63) | £1.37 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (£0.30) | £1.31 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 66% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (£459) | £2,470 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (£279) | £1,426 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (£26) | £104 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (£255) | £1,386 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (£147) | £880 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (£20) | £63 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (£30) | £34 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (£258) | £350 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (£63) | £81 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (£2.44) | £9 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (£18) | £9 | + 90% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 40% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (£26) | £39 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (£21) | £39 | - 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (£33) | £51 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (£39) | £40 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 57% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (£6,939) | £12,722 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (£0.66) | £1.02 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (£6) | £23 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,468 Ariary (£8) | £20 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 25% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (£1.40) | £2.52 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (£3.40) | £2.50 | + 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (£1.80) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (£2.26) | £1.88 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (£2.10) | £2.96 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (£0.44) | £1.74 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (£0.70) | £1.56 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (£2.30) | £11 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 37% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (£7) | £26 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (£4.25) | £12 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £22 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (£14) | £52 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (£1.29) | £5.25 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (£0.83) | £1.84 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (£0.81) | £3.05 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (£673) | £246 | + 173% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (£34) | £55 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (£1.05) | £2.93 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £7,600 in Gibraltar you would need to make just about £3,221 (17,062,940 Ariary) in Antananarivo.
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