- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- China
- Antananarivo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19,360 Ariary (元42) | 元45 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10,813 Ariary (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,613 Ariary (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,274 Ariary (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,543 Ariary (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,379 Ariary (元2.99) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,286 Ariary (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,602 Ariary (元5.65) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,478 Ariary (元3.21) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,136 Ariary (元4.64) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,250 Ariary (元48) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,896 Ariary (元6) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,374 Ariary (元2.98) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,001,590 Ariary (元4,343) | 元1,500 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,155,480 Ariary (元2,507) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,279 Ariary (元326) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,236,250 Ariary (元2,683) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 643,571 Ariary (元1,397) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 95,653 Ariary (元208) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 158,655 Ariary (元344) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,291,060 Ariary (元2,802) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 296,429 Ariary (元643) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14,453 Ariary (元31) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 107,500 Ariary (元233) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 27% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (元287) | 元500 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,893 Ariary (元165) | 元250 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,804 Ariary (元338) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 189,509 Ariary (元411) | - | - | |
| 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 | 27,535,700 Ariary (元59,752) | 元99,994 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,362 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28,795 Ariary (元62) | 元83 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,627 Ariary (元82) | - | - | |
| 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52) | - | - | |
| 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22) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,599 Ariary (元5.64) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,483 Ariary (元8) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,409 Ariary (元25) | 元30 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 20% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,797 Ariary (元80) | 元90 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,000 Ariary (元20) | 元70 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Ariary (元43) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 64,838 Ariary (元141) | 元300 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,034 Ariary (元78) | 元45 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,239 Ariary (元9) | 元25 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,188 Ariary (元9) | 元10 | - 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 675 Ariary (元1.46) | 元0.30 | + 388% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 169,772 Ariary (元368) | 元150 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,149 Ariary (元18) | 元20 | - 12% | |
| 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 136 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 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4,578
(2,109,864 Ariary)
in Antananarivo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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