Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Kharagpur, India
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 5% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (₨422) | ₨255 | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (₨242) | ₨212 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (₨115) | ₨130 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (₨85) | ₨45 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (₨113) | ₨60 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (₨42) | ₨30 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (₨243) | ₨348 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (₨57) | ₨100 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (₨28) | ₨17 | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (₨47) | ₨77 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (₨450) | ₨628 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (₨65) | ₨72 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (₨30) | ₨50 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 26% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 26% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (₨47,297) | ₨25,413 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (₨28,763) | ₨10,086 | + 185% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (₨2,705) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (₨26,272) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (₨15,120) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (₨2,042) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (₨3,121) | ₨1,200 | + 160% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (₨26,558) | ₨30,000 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨6,439) | ₨17,000 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (₨251) | ₨780 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (₨1,826) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 45% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (₨2,713) | ₨3,000 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (₨2,190) | ₨1,300 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (₨3,438) | ₨2,500 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (₨4,005) | ₨1,300 | + 208% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 10% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (₨714,316) | ₨360,000 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (₨68) | ₨71 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (₨635) | ₨720 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,468 Ariary (₨845) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 32% cheaper than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (₨144) | ₨48 | + 200% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (₨350) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (₨185) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (₨232) | ₨194 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (₨217) | ₨1,100 | - 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (₨45) | ₨238 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (₨72) | ₨20 | + 261% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (₨237) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% more expensive than in Kharagpur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (₨671) | ₨760 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (₨437) | ₨396 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (₨1,411) | ₨1,000 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (₨132) | ₨500 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (₨85) | ₨100 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (₨84) | ₨175 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (₨69,250) | ₨38,790 | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (₨10) | ₨1.50 | + 561% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (₨3,523) | ₨2,500 | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (₨108) | ₨170 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨93,161 (4,794,818 Ariary) in Antananarivo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨80,000 in Kharagpur.
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