Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 66% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$22 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (AU$4.42) | AU$15 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (AU$2.09) | AU$9 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (AU$1.54) | AU$1.42 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (AU$2.06) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (AU$0.77) | AU$7 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,252 Ariary (AU$3.98) | AU$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (AU$1.03) | AU$4.37 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (AU$0.51) | AU$3.68 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (AU$0.86) | AU$5.71 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (AU$1.18) | AU$3.12 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,663 Ariary (AU$0.59) | AU$2.76 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (AU$862) | AU$2,762 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (AU$524) | AU$1,963 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,213 Ariary (AU$49) | AU$175 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (AU$479) | AU$2,084 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (AU$276) | AU$1,429 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (AU$37) | AU$193 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (AU$57) | AU$60 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,366,610 Ariary (AU$484) | AU$552 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (AU$117) | AU$225 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,912 Ariary (AU$4.57) | AU$13 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (AU$33) | AU$33 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (AU$49) | AU$122 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (AU$40) | AU$88 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (AU$63) | AU$163 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,323 Ariary (AU$73) | AU$153 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 80% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 80% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,565,200 Ariary (AU$12,593) | AU$31,488 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (AU$1.24) | AU$1.86 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32,298 Ariary (AU$11) | AU$153 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,022 Ariary (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,456 Ariary (AU$2.64) | AU$11 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,182 Ariary (AU$2.90) | AU$10 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$83 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (AU$3.37) | AU$6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (AU$4.24) | AU$4.96 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,185 Ariary (AU$3.96) | AU$8 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (AU$0.82) | AU$3.49 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,681 Ariary (AU$1.30) | AU$3.07 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,077 Ariary (AU$4.28) | AU$35 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Antananarivo | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (AU$12) | AU$68 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$43 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$348 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (AU$26) | AU$119 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (AU$2.41) | AU$19 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (AU$1.55) | AU$4.85 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (AU$1.53) | AU$10 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,549,720 Ariary (AU$1,257) | AU$668 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (AU$0.18) | AU$0.19 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (AU$64) | AU$90 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (AU$1.96) | AU$42 | - 95% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 466 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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