- Cost of Living
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- Antananarivo
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Cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 8% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,226 Ariary (元44) | 元45 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,432 Ariary (元24) | 元45 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,170 Ariary (元13) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,490 Ariary (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,911 Ariary (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,099 Ariary (元4.38) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,975 Ariary (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,343 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,511 Ariary (元3.16) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,230 Ariary (元4.66) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,941 Ariary (元48) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,076 Ariary (元6) | 元7 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,856 Ariary (元3.88) | 元4.17 | - 7% | |
| 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4,487) | 元1,500 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,275,870 Ariary (元2,665) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140,179 Ariary (元293) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,250 Ariary (元2,572) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 672,642 Ariary (元1,405) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 105,307 Ariary (元220) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159,158 Ariary (元332) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,390,880 Ariary (元2,905) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287,989 Ariary (元602) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,750 Ariary (元33) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85,445 Ariary (元178) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 22% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 132,143 Ariary (元276) | 元500 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 93,309 Ariary (元195) | 元250 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168,216 Ariary (元351) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 207,993 Ariary (元434) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 17% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,909,100 Ariary (元58,296) | 元99,994 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,528 Ariary (元7) | 元7 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,143 Ariary (元69) | 元83 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44,890 Ariary (元94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 2% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,764 Ariary (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (元38) | - | - | |
| 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23) | 元25 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,348 Ariary (元24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,711 Ariary (元5.66) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,502 Ariary (元7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,480 Ariary (元24) | 元30 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Antananarivo (Madagascar) is 11% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,880 Ariary (元75) | 元90 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,000 Ariary (元42) | 元70 | - 40% | |
| 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 | 85,812 Ariary (元179) | 元300 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,472 Ariary (元16) | 元45 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,598 Ariary (元10) | 元25 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,143 Ariary (元9) | 元10 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (元4,178) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 556 Ariary (元1.16) | 元0.30 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165,848 Ariary (元346) | 元150 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 7,500 Ariary (元16) | 元20 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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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4,364
(2,089,477 Ariary)
in Antananarivo.
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