- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
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- Antananarivo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 2% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (元41) | 元45 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,058 Ariary (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,161 Ariary (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,267 Ariary (元11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,274 Ariary (元2.67) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,167 Ariary (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,689 Ariary (元5.65) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,412 Ariary (元2.97) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (元4.49) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (元47) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,953 Ariary (元6) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,362 Ariary (元2.86) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (元4,204) | 元1,500 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (元2,427) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (元316) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,254,720 Ariary (元2,635) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (元1,352) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (元201) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (元333) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (元2,712) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (元623) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (元30) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (元226) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 28% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (元278) | 元500 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (元159) | 元250 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (元327) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (元398) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 22% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,607,100 Ariary (元49,585) | 元99,994 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,961 Ariary (元63) | 元83 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (元79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,383 Ariary (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Ariary (元11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 24,138 Ariary (元51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,500 Ariary (元16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,670 Ariary (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,187 Ariary (元21) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (元5.46) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (元24) | 元30 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (元77) | 元90 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (元19) | 元70 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (元42) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (元136) | 元300 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (元76) | 元45 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (元9) | 元25 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (元9) | 元10 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,248 Ariary (元421) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (元1.42) | 元0.30 | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (元357) | 元150 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (元17) | 元20 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,208
(2,003,312 Ariary)
in Antananarivo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,200
in Zibo.
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