In Antananarivo, Madagascar, living costs about $519 per month for one person and $1528 for a family of four, including rent.
Antananarivo is 44% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Antananarivo is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Antananarivo is, on average, 92% lower than in New York City.
Antananarivo is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of expenses in Antananarivo is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food prices in Antananarivo are 44% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport costs are 10% lower than the European benchmark, providing a budget-friendly option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.31 $ |
| Dinner | 17.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.07 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.65 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.52 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.69 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.31 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 7.99 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.91 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 26 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 40 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 65 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 375 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 375 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 785 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 49 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 131 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.86% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.62 $ |
| Haircut | 2.35 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 18.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 131 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,512 $ |