Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 78% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 78% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Antananarivo | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,173 Ariary ($5.46) | $22 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,344 Ariary ($3.24) | $12 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,545 Ariary ($1.48) | $7 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,140 Ariary ($1.16) | $1.43 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,557 Ariary ($1.48) | $4.32 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,422 Ariary ($0.55) | $5.94 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,212 Ariary ($3.21) | $7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,884 Ariary ($0.88) | $5.69 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,028 Ariary ($0.46) | $3.67 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,354 Ariary ($0.53) | $2.58 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,011 Ariary ($4.52) | $17 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,426 Ariary ($0.77) | $2.40 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,089 Ariary ($0.47) | $4.02 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 81% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Antananarivo | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,194,220 Ariary ($495) | $4,736 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,447,410 Ariary ($327) | $3,480 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153,401 Ariary ($35) | $115 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,253,660 Ariary ($283) | $2,816 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 717,641 Ariary ($162) | $2,573 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,041 Ariary ($24) | $74 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary ($36) | $76 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,262,140 Ariary ($285) | $324 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary ($75) | $178 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,433 Ariary ($3.48) | $11 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,929 Ariary ($21) | $21 | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 54% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 118,457 Ariary ($27) | $60 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 115,253 Ariary ($26) | $50 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 182,156 Ariary ($41) | $105 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 226,950 Ariary ($51) | $146 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 83% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 83% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,565,200 Ariary ($8,030) | $29,175 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,854 Ariary ($0.87) | $1.33 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 36,671 Ariary ($8) | $115 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,007 Ariary ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 68% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,456 Ariary ($1.68) | $8 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,946 Ariary ($4.28) | $37 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $101 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary ($2.15) | $9 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary ($2.70) | $6 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,185 Ariary ($2.53) | $6 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary ($0.52) | $4.93 | - 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,681 Ariary ($0.83) | $2.26 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,424 Ariary ($3.03) | $24 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 63% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
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Antananarivo | San Jose, California | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,810 Ariary ($8) | $65 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary ($5.08) | $30 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $275 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82,692 Ariary ($19) | $110 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,479 Ariary ($1.69) | $14 | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,271 Ariary ($0.96) | $5.94 | - 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,718 Ariary ($0.84) | $8 | - 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,549,720 Ariary ($801) | $496 | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary ($41) | $118 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary ($1.25) | $11 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 78% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 217 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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