Cost of living in Pretoria is 50% higher than in Antananarivo (without rent).
Rent in Pretoria is 115% more expensive than in Antananarivo.
Cost of living including rent in Pretoria is 75% higher than in Antananarivo.
Food in Pretoria is 54% more expensive than in Antananarivo.
Transport in Pretoria is 52% more expensive than in Antananarivo.
| Pretoria | Antananarivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pretoria | Antananarivo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.62 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.7 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.73 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.37 $ | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 2 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 1.18 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.47 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.55 $ | 9.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.18 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 3.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.14 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 66.2 $ | 7.99 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.35 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.86 $ | 11.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.7 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.14 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.22 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.52 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.17 $ | 0.81 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.7 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.4 $ | 40.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39 $ | 52.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 329 $ | 65.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 718 $ | 375 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 378 $ | 375 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 721 $ | 618 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 630 $ | 785 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 678 $ | 490 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,660 $ | 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 | 33.2 $ | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.7 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 7.23 $ | 2.35 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.9 $ | 99.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.1 $ | 18.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 219 $ | 131 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,910 $ | 11,512 $ |