Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (AU$4.35) | AU$12 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (AU$2.06) | AU$5.27 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (AU$1.52) | AU$1.48 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (AU$2.03) | AU$5.06 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (AU$0.76) | AU$4.83 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (AU$4.36) | AU$6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (AU$1.02) | AU$4.57 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (AU$0.50) | AU$3.19 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (AU$0.84) | AU$5.70 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (AU$1.16) | AU$2.80 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (AU$0.55) | AU$2.67 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 57% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (AU$849) | AU$2,894 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (AU$516) | AU$2,147 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (AU$49) | AU$238 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (AU$472) | AU$1,809 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (AU$271) | AU$1,422 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (AU$37) | AU$159 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (AU$56) | AU$46 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (AU$477) | AU$354 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (AU$116) | AU$212 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (AU$4.50) | AU$12 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (AU$33) | AU$28 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (AU$49) | AU$101 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (AU$39) | AU$59 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (AU$62) | AU$129 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (AU$72) | AU$131 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 78% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (AU$12,820) | AU$27,303 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (AU$1.22) | AU$1.38 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (AU$11) | AU$160 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,468 Ariary (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (AU$2.58) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (AU$6) | AU$24 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (AU$3.32) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (AU$4.17) | AU$4.31 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (AU$3.89) | AU$5.32 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (AU$0.81) | AU$2.55 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (AU$1.30) | AU$3.01 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (AU$4.25) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (AU$12) | AU$51 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$226 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (AU$25) | AU$78 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (AU$2.38) | AU$16 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (AU$1.53) | AU$4.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (AU$1.51) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (AU$1,243) | AU$634 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (AU$0.18) | AU$0.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (AU$63) | AU$72 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (AU$1.93) | AU$33 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,600 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,236 (9,280,840 Ariary) in Antananarivo.
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