Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Mendoza, Argentina
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 21% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (ARS $524) | ARS $832 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (ARS $301) | ARS $483 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (ARS $142) | ARS $150 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (ARS $105) | ARS $68 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (ARS $141) | ARS $141 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (ARS $53) | ARS $68 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (ARS $301) | ARS $225 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (ARS $70) | ARS $80 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (ARS $35) | ARS $40 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (ARS $58) | ARS $64 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (ARS $559) | ARS $235 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (ARS $80) | ARS $136 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (ARS $38) | ARS $44 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 119% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (ARS $58,713) | ARS $28,377 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (ARS $35,705) | ARS $16,609 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (ARS $3,357) | ARS $3,881 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (ARS $32,613) | ARS $18,626 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (ARS $18,769) | ARS $13,225 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (ARS $2,535) | ARS $2,798 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (ARS $3,875) | ARS $1,514 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (ARS $32,968) | ARS $31,038 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (ARS $7,994) | ARS $11,472 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (ARS $311) | ARS $316 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (ARS $2,266) | ARS $180 | + 1156% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is about the same as in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (ARS $3,368) | ARS $3,654 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (ARS $2,718) | ARS $2,474 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (ARS $4,268) | ARS $6,066 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (ARS $4,972) | ARS $5,214 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 18% cheaper than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (ARS $886,729) | ARS $1,825,970 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (ARS $84) | ARS $68 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (ARS $789) | ARS $1,092 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,468 Ariary (ARS $1,048) | ARS $380 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is about the same as in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (ARS $178) | ARS $367 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (ARS $434) | ARS $767 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $1,056 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (ARS $229) | ARS $303 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (ARS $289) | ARS $142 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (ARS $269) | ARS $181 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (ARS $56) | ARS $103 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (ARS $90) | ARS $117 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (ARS $294) | ARS $412 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 47% more expensive than in Mendoza (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (ARS $833) | ARS $1,069 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (ARS $543) | ARS $796 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $2,244 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (ARS $1,751) | ARS $2,130 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (ARS $164) | ARS $329 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (ARS $106) | ARS $194 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (ARS $104) | ARS $145 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (ARS $85,965) | ARS $35,848 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (ARS $12) | ARS $7 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (ARS $4,374) | ARS $1,785 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (ARS $134) | ARS $182 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 782 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $111,945 (4,641,321 Ariary) in Antananarivo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $93,000 in Mendoza.
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