Cost of Living in Antananarivo
Summary of cost of living in Antananarivo, Madagascar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,543.4 (6,482,093.2 Ar), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $436.1 (1,831,555.3 Ar), excluding rent.
- Antananarivo is 71.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Antananarivo is, on average, 87.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 13,500.00 Ar | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 90,000.00 Ar | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 25,000.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4,000.00 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9,500.00 Ar | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 7,200.00 Ar | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,600.00 Ar | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2,000.00 Ar | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5,183.33 Ar | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4,114.99 Ar | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1,515.00 Ar | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 8,900.00 Ar | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16,782.94 Ar | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9,583.77 Ar | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9,525.45 Ar | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2,249.82 Ar | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1,166.38 Ar | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,859.73 Ar | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1,776.57 Ar | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1,190.68 Ar | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1,984.47 Ar | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1,750.00 Ar | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 3,087.50 Ar | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22,500.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3,805.56 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6,380.00 Ar | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 7,000.00 Ar | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 600.00 Ar | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 Ar | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 15,000.00 Ar | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 14,484.10 Ar | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20,000.00 Ar | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5,242.73 Ar | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 53,000,000.00 Ar | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 130,000,000.00 Ar | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 257,280.65 Ar | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 83,000.00 Ar | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 253,500.00 Ar | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 147,500.00 Ar | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29,000.00 Ar | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 27,500.00 Ar | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 128,750.00 Ar | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 64,479,750.00 Ar | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 142,213.60 Ar | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 122,500.00 Ar | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 343,090.00 Ar | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 334,640.00 Ar | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,442,500.00 Ar | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 665,705.12 Ar | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,265,000.00 Ar | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,576,000.00 Ar | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 269,832.49 Ar | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 231,960.63 Ar | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 511,600.00 Ar | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.81 | |
Prices in Antananarivo
This city had 216 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 16 May 2026
Last update: 16 May 2026
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