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Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 0% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,118 Ariary (元44) | 元45 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,963 Ariary (元22) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,170 Ariary (元12) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,552 Ariary (元9) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 5,746 Ariary (元11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,609 Ariary (元5.18) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,599 Ariary (元21) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,413 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,634 Ariary (元3.25) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,230 Ariary (元4.43) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,883 Ariary (元49) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,020 Ariary (元6.00) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,856 Ariary (元3.69) | - | - | |
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 | 2,148,170 Ariary (元4,267) | 元1,500 | + 184% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,275,870 Ariary (元2,534) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140,179 Ariary (元278) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,020 Ariary (元2,445) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (元1,336) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,307 Ariary (元209) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159,158 Ariary (元316) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,393,300 Ariary (元2,768) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,989 Ariary (元572) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,750 Ariary (元31) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,599 Ariary (元168) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 24% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (元262) | 元500 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 93,309 Ariary (元185) | 元250 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168,216 Ariary (元334) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,993 Ariary (元413) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 19% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,909,100 Ariary (元55,439) | 元99,994 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,459 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 33,143 Ariary (元66) | 元83 | - 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,890 Ariary (元89) | - | - | |
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) | 7,764 Ariary (元15) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (元36) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,333 Ariary (元17) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,120 Ariary (元22) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,348 Ariary (元23) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,711 Ariary (元5.39) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,804 Ariary (元8) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,480 Ariary (元23) | 元30 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,056 Ariary (元80) | 元90 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 12,667 Ariary (元25) | 元70 | - 64% | |
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 | 78,943 Ariary (元157) | 元300 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,472 Ariary (元15) | 元45 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,598 Ariary (元9) | 元25 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,143 Ariary (元8) | 元10 | - 18% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (元3,973) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 594 Ariary (元1.18) | 元0.30 | + 293% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 192,458 Ariary (元382) | 元150 | + 155% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (元15) | 元20 | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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
元4,400
in Zibo
you would need to make just about 元4,378
(2,203,778 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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