- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- China
- Antsiranana
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antsiranana, Madagascar compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Ariary (元20) | 元40 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 元26 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元27 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 元13 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 元16 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元12 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元57 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元14 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元5.17 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Ariary (元20) | 元95 | - 79% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 元9 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 元5.00 | - | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is 12% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 Ariary (元1,186) | 元3,917 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 元2,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元533 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,800 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,450 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元800 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元136 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 元2,488 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元35 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元22 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元442 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元195 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元499 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元182,922 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元8 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元110 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is 2% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元150 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元80 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元10 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 元33 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元33 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元9 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 元11 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Ariary (元20) | 元40 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is 31% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Ariary (元59) | 元124 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 元96 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元50 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Ariary (元89) | 元543 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (元10) | 元46 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元31 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,200 Ariary (元4.35) | 元13 | - 67% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 元780 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 元12 | - | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antsiranana (Madagascar) is 17% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元11,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元9,140
(4,625,987 Ariary)
in Antsiranana.
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