- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
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- Antananarivo
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Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 11% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,568 Ariary (43元) | 45元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,412 Ariary (22元) | 45元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,835 Ariary (12元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,392 Ariary (9元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,907 Ariary (12元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,093 Ariary (4.13元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,492 Ariary (25元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,349 Ariary (7元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,401 Ariary (2.76元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,227 Ariary (4.39元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,941 Ariary (45元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,963 Ariary (5.84元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,663 Ariary (3.28元) | 4.17元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 12% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,148,170 Ariary (4,235元) | 1,500元 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,409,650 Ariary (2,779元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (263元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,250 Ariary (2,427元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (1,326元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 91,896 Ariary (181元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 160,709 Ariary (317元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,333,160 Ariary (2,628元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (653元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,986 Ariary (28元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85,445 Ariary (168元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 16% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 123,420 Ariary (243元) | 500元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 115,285 Ariary (227元) | 250元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 165,124 Ariary (326元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 206,151 Ariary (406元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 16% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,764,300 Ariary (72,478元) | 99,994元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,492 Ariary (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32,613 Ariary (64元) | 83元 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,890 Ariary (88元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 3% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,400 Ariary (15元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (35元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,333 Ariary (16元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,412 Ariary (22元) | 25元 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,152 Ariary (22元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,323 Ariary (4.58元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,717 Ariary (7元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,188 Ariary (24元) | 30元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 5% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,575 Ariary (72元) | 90元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21,523 Ariary (42元) | 70元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 82,029 Ariary (162元) | 300元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,814 Ariary (13元) | 45元 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,502 Ariary (9元) | 25元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,340 Ariary (9元) | 10元 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (3,943元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 556 Ariary (1.10元) | 0.30元 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,848 Ariary (327元) | 150元 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (15元) | 20元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 168 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00197
CNY
/
MGA
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Cost of living in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
4,300元
in Zibo
you would need to make just about 4,202元
(2,131,371 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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