Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 7% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 15% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 21,726 Ariary (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 12,472 Ariary (R$ 18) | R$ 28 | 37% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5,905 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4,352 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | 91% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 5,825 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2,185 Ariary (R$ 3.10) | R$ 6 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12,492 Ariary (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2,922 Ariary (R$ 4.14) | R$ 7 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1,442 Ariary (R$ 2.04) | R$ 4.65 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2,415 Ariary (R$ 3.42) | R$ 4.75 | 28% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 23,160 Ariary (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3,333 Ariary (R$ 4.72) | R$ 7 | 30% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1,569 Ariary (R$ 2.22) | R$ 3.21 | 31% |
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 60% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,434,280 Ariary (R$ 3,449) | R$ 2,196 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,480,350 Ariary (R$ 2,098) | R$ 1,615 | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 139,202 Ariary (R$ 197) | R$ 473 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,352,140 Ariary (R$ 1,916) | R$ 2,053 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 778,192 Ariary (R$ 1,103) | R$ 1,133 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 105,114 Ariary (R$ 149) | R$ 248 | 40% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 160,653 Ariary (R$ 228) | R$ 85 | 168% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,366,880 Ariary (R$ 1,937) | R$ 1,944 | 0% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 331,426 Ariary (R$ 470) | R$ 419 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 12,915 Ariary (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 93,961 Ariary (R$ 133) | R$ 17 | 677% |
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is about the same as in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 139,627 Ariary (R$ 198) | R$ 172 | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 112,697 Ariary (R$ 160) | R$ 169 | 6% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 176,967 Ariary (R$ 251) | R$ 289 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 206,151 Ariary (R$ 292) | R$ 234 | 25% |
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 49% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 36,764,300 Ariary (R$ 52,094) | R$ 76,119 | 32% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 3,496 Ariary (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.01 | 23% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 32,698 Ariary (R$ 46) | R$ 224 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 43,934 Ariary (R$ 62) | R$ 47 | 31% |
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 9% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 7,400 Ariary (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | 19% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 18,000 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 56 | 55% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | R$ 184 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 9,513 Ariary (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 11,963 Ariary (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | 45% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 11,152 Ariary (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2,323 Ariary (R$ 3.29) | R$ 6 | 48% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3,717 Ariary (R$ 5.27) | R$ 3.43 | 54% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 12,188 Ariary (R$ 17) | R$ 27 | 36% |
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 5% cheaper than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Antananarivo (Madagascar) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 34,526 Ariary (R$ 49) | R$ 121 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 22,511 Ariary (R$ 32) | R$ 59 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | R$ 195 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 72,611 Ariary (R$ 103) | R$ 168 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 6,814 Ariary (R$ 10) | R$ 25 | 61% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 4,383 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 4,317 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | 42% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,564,140 Ariary (R$ 5,050) | R$ 3,354 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 510 Ariary (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.25 | 42% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 181,328 Ariary (R$ 257) | R$ 107 | 139% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5,540 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 7,000 in Santo André you would need to make just about R$ 6,496 (4,584,339 Ariary) in Antananarivo.