Cost of living in Benoni is 21% higher than in Antananarivo (without rent).
Rent in Benoni is 116% more expensive than in Antananarivo.
Cost of living including rent in Benoni is 58% higher than in Antananarivo.
Food in Benoni is 48% more expensive than in Antananarivo.
Transport in Benoni is 36% cheaper than in Antananarivo.
| Benoni | Antananarivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Benoni | Antananarivo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.56 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 37.8 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.88 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.27 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 9.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.82 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.42 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.09 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.44 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 3.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.16 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.66 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.92 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.17 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.06 $ | 0.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.1 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.3 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.8 $ | 52.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 341 $ | 65.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,725 $ | 375 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 356 $ | 375 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 462 $ | 618 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 779 $ | 785 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 954 $ | 490 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,810 $ | 131 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.38 % | 14.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.4 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.7 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 2.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 86.6 $ | 99.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.6 $ | 18.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 232 $ | 131 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,853 $ | 11,512 $ |