Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 68% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21,726 Ariary (AU$7) | AU$18 | 58% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 12,472 Ariary (AU$4.24) | AU$12 | 64% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5,905 Ariary (AU$2.01) | AU$5.37 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4,352 Ariary (AU$1.48) | AU$1.50 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 5,825 Ariary (AU$1.98) | AU$5.60 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2,185 Ariary (AU$0.74) | AU$4.86 | 85% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12,492 Ariary (AU$4.25) | AU$8 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,922 Ariary (AU$0.99) | AU$4.49 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,442 Ariary (AU$0.49) | AU$3.12 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2,415 Ariary (AU$0.82) | AU$5.49 | 85% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 23,160 Ariary (AU$8) | AU$17 | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3,333 Ariary (AU$1.13) | AU$2.82 | 60% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1,569 Ariary (AU$0.53) | AU$2.64 | 80% |
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,434,280 Ariary (AU$828) | AU$2,943 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,480,350 Ariary (AU$504) | AU$2,147 | 77% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 139,202 Ariary (AU$47) | AU$249 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,352,140 Ariary (AU$460) | AU$1,822 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 778,192 Ariary (AU$265) | AU$1,417 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 105,114 Ariary (AU$36) | AU$157 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 160,653 Ariary (AU$55) | AU$46 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,366,880 Ariary (AU$465) | AU$374 | 24% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 331,426 Ariary (AU$113) | AU$212 | 47% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 12,915 Ariary (AU$4.39) | AU$9 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 93,961 Ariary (AU$32) | AU$28 | 14% |
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 139,627 Ariary (AU$48) | AU$101 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 112,697 Ariary (AU$38) | AU$59 | 35% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 176,967 Ariary (AU$60) | AU$129 | 53% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 206,151 Ariary (AU$70) | AU$131 | 47% |
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 79% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 36,764,300 Ariary (AU$12,509) | AU$27,303 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 3,496 Ariary (AU$1.19) | AU$1.38 | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 32,298 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 | 30% |
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,400 Ariary (AU$2.52) | AU$8 | 68% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 18,000 Ariary (AU$6) | AU$19 | 67% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | AU$61 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 9,513 Ariary (AU$3.24) | AU$7 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 11,963 Ariary (AU$4.07) | AU$4.57 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 11,152 Ariary (AU$3.79) | AU$5.32 | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2,323 Ariary (AU$0.79) | AU$2.66 | 70% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3,717 Ariary (AU$1.26) | AU$3.01 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 12,188 Ariary (AU$4.15) | AU$34 | 88% |
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 34,526 Ariary (AU$12) | AU$51 | 77% |
| 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$80 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 6,814 Ariary (AU$2.32) | AU$16 | 85% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,383 Ariary (AU$1.49) | AU$4.43 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 4,317 Ariary (AU$1.47) | AU$10 | 85% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,564,140 Ariary (AU$1,213) | AU$634 | 91% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 510 Ariary (AU$0.17) | AU$0.25 | 29% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 181,328 Ariary (AU$62) | AU$72 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5,540 Ariary (AU$1.88) | AU$34 | 94% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,281 (9,644,313 Ariary) in Antananarivo.