Cost of living in Antananarivo is 7% lower than in Mzimba (without rent).
Rent in Antananarivo is 14% cheaper than in Mzimba.
Cost of living including rent in Antananarivo is 10% lower than in Mzimba.
Food in Antananarivo is 18% cheaper than in Mzimba.
Transport in Antananarivo is very similar to Mzimba.
| Antananarivo | Mzimba | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Antananarivo | Mzimba | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.31 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.6 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.36 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.07 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ | 0.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.65 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.52 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.38 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.31 $ | 1.41 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.99 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12.3 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.91 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.47 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 0.67 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.8 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.4 $ | 60.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.4 $ | 43.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 65.4 $ | 115 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 375 $ | 222 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 375 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 388 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 785 $ | 10,565 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 490 $ | 544 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 131 $ | 357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.86 % | 12.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.1 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.62 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Haircut | 2.35 $ | 3.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.3 $ | 51.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.7 $ | 26.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 131 $ | 359 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,512 $ | 1,875 $ |