Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Lille, France
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 67% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (€4.72) | €15 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (€2.71) | €8 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (€1.28) | €5.83 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (€0.95) | €1.12 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (€1.27) | €3.32 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (€0.47) | €1.98 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (€2.72) | €7 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (€0.64) | €1.94 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (€0.31) | €1.79 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (€0.53) | €2.25 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (€5.04) | €6 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (€0.72) | €1.70 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (€0.34) | €1.06 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 38% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (€529) | €1,120 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (€322) | €841 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (€30) | €118 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (€294) | €657 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (€169) | €543 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (€23) | €75 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (€35) | €28 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (€297) | €322 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (€72) | €91 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (€2.81) | €10 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (€20) | €13 | + 63% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 49% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (€30) | €92 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (€25) | €37 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (€38) | €89 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (€45) | €90 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 69% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (€7,994) | €22,770 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (€0.76) | €1.41 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (€7) | €51 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,934 Ariary (€10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (€1.61) | €5.32 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (€3.91) | €4.13 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (€2.07) | €3.81 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (€2.60) | €3.42 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (€2.42) | €3.93 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (€0.51) | €1.60 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (€0.81) | €2.23 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (€2.65) | €23 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (€8) | €37 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (€4.89) | €21 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (€16) | €47 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (€1.48) | €8 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (€0.95) | €3.07 | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (€0.94) | €5.26 | - 82% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (€775) | €441 | + 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (€0.11) | €0.22 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (€39) | €35 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (€1.20) | €7 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,527 (7,022,185 Ariary) in Antananarivo.
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