Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 62% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,726 Ariary (£4.16) | £10 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,472 Ariary (£2.39) | £5.65 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,905 Ariary (£1.13) | £4.17 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,352 Ariary (£0.83) | £0.73 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,825 Ariary (£1.12) | £2.75 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,185 Ariary (£0.42) | £1.92 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (£2.39) | £5.41 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,922 Ariary (£0.56) | £1.89 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,442 Ariary (£0.28) | £0.81 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,415 Ariary (£0.46) | £2.16 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,160 Ariary (£4.44) | £7 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,333 Ariary (£0.64) | £1.92 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,569 Ariary (£0.30) | £0.74 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 54% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,434,280 Ariary (£467) | £1,367 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,480,350 Ariary (£284) | £832 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,202 Ariary (£27) | £164 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,352,140 Ariary (£259) | £1,029 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 778,192 Ariary (£149) | £915 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 105,114 Ariary (£20) | £156 | - 87% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 160,653 Ariary (£31) | £19 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,366,880 Ariary (£262) | £340 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (£64) | £71 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,915 Ariary (£2.47) | £5.36 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 93,961 Ariary (£18) | £10 | + 83% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 139,627 Ariary (£27) | £49 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 112,697 Ariary (£22) | £32 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 176,967 Ariary (£34) | £54 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (£40) | £55 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (£7,046) | £22,837 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,496 Ariary (£0.67) | £1.23 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32,698 Ariary (£6) | £59 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43,468 Ariary (£8) | £13 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 31% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (£1.42) | £2.90 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (£3.45) | £9 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £75 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,513 Ariary (£1.82) | £2.74 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,963 Ariary (£2.29) | £1.35 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (£2.14) | £2.57 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (£0.45) | £1.80 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (£0.71) | £1.49 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (£2.34) | £11 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 41% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,526 Ariary (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22,511 Ariary (£4.31) | £22 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £100 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 72,611 Ariary (£14) | £54 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (£1.31) | £8 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,383 Ariary (£0.84) | £2.65 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 Ariary (£0.83) | £3.79 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,564,140 Ariary (£683) | £295 | + 132% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 510 Ariary (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,328 Ariary (£35) | £35 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,540 Ariary (£1.06) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 58% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,795 (9,365,410 Ariary) in Antananarivo.
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