Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 28% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador)
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 48% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21,726 Ariary ($5.76) | $10 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 12,472 Ariary ($3.30) | $7 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5,905 Ariary ($1.56) | $3.09 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4,352 Ariary ($1.15) | $0.97 | 19% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 5,825 Ariary ($1.54) | $2.03 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2,185 Ariary ($0.58) | $1.41 | 59% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12,492 Ariary ($3.31) | $4.61 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,922 Ariary ($0.77) | $1.83 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,442 Ariary ($0.38) | $1.25 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2,415 Ariary ($0.64) | $1.34 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 23,160 Ariary ($6) | $15 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3,333 Ariary ($0.88) | $2.01 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1,569 Ariary ($0.42) | $0.92 | 55% |
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 6% more expensive than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,434,280 Ariary ($645) | $741 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,480,350 Ariary ($392) | $440 | 11% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 139,202 Ariary ($37) | $52 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,352,140 Ariary ($358) | $545 | 34% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 778,192 Ariary ($206) | $302 | 32% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 105,114 Ariary ($28) | $34 | 19% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 160,653 Ariary ($43) | $25 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,366,880 Ariary ($362) | $527 | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 331,426 Ariary ($88) | $154 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 12,915 Ariary ($3.42) | $7 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 93,961 Ariary ($25) | $12 | 113% |
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 44% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 139,627 Ariary ($37) | $72 | 49% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 112,697 Ariary ($30) | $51 | 41% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 176,967 Ariary ($47) | $105 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 206,151 Ariary ($55) | $90 | 39% |
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 40% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 36,764,300 Ariary ($9,739) | $22,150 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 3,496 Ariary ($0.93) | $0.89 | 4% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 32,298 Ariary ($9) | $22 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 43,468 Ariary ($12) | $8 | 39% |
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 32% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,400 Ariary ($1.96) | $4.83 | 59% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 18,000 Ariary ($4.77) | $8 | 41% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | $39 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 9,513 Ariary ($2.52) | $5.98 | 58% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 11,963 Ariary ($3.17) | $3.55 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 11,152 Ariary ($2.95) | $4.87 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2,323 Ariary ($0.62) | $1.77 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3,717 Ariary ($0.98) | $1.57 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 12,188 Ariary ($3.23) | $9 | 65% |
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 23% cheaper than in Quito (Ecuador) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Quito (Ecuador) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 34,526 Ariary ($9) | $19 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 22,511 Ariary ($5.96) | $11 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | $63 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 72,611 Ariary ($19) | $49 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 6,814 Ariary ($1.81) | $10 | 82% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,383 Ariary ($1.16) | $5.02 | 77% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 4,317 Ariary ($1.14) | $2.26 | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,564,140 Ariary ($944) | $690 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 510 Ariary ($0.14) | $0.15 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 181,328 Ariary ($48) | $57 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5,540 Ariary ($1.47) | $5.35 | 73% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $2,100 in Quito you would need to make just about $1,521 (5,742,430 Ariary) in Antananarivo.