Antananarivo travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Antananarivo

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Antananarivo for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 42 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 0.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 752* (3517052 MGA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 7.7 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1552* (7263256 MGA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 2406* (11264750 MGA)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Antananarivo compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Antananarivo in 2024 is 57% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Antananarivo in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Antananarivo by expense type

Restaurant budget in Antananarivo

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Antananarivo is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.1/person
($ 1.7 to $ 6.3)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.5/person
($ 6.3 to $ 33)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 6.3)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.9 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.2/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Antananarivo

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Antananarivo is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 35 to $ 430)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 20 to $ 348)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 18 to $ 238)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 36 to $ 378)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 66 to $ 348)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 60/month
($ 25 to $ 311)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 89/month
($ 20 to $ 426)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 90/month
($ 24 to $ 298)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 31/month
($ 16 to $ 50)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 119/month
($ 28 to $ 334)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Antananarivo

On average, the price of supermarket food in Antananarivo is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 5.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Antananarivo

On average, the price of transport in Antananarivo is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.1
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 48 to $ 136)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Antananarivo

On average, budget for leisure activities in Antananarivo is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.5/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 8.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.8/hr
($ 4.2 to $ 11)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Antananarivo

On average, shopping budget in Antananarivo is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 8.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 7.5 to $ 50)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 26
($ 10 to $ 54)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Antananarivo
London → Antananarivo
London → Antananarivo
$ 995
(fair price: $ 863)
Montreal → Antananarivo
Montreal → Antananarivo
Montreal → Antananarivo
$ 1319
(fair price: $ 1170)
Manchester → Antananarivo
Manchester → Antananarivo
Manchester → Antananarivo
$ 1094
(fair price: $ 932)
Dublin → Antananarivo
Dublin → Antananarivo
Dublin → Antananarivo
$ 1260
(fair price: $ 1128)
New York City → Antananarivo
New York City → Antananarivo
New York City → Antananarivo
$ 1544
(fair price: $ 1340)
Sydney → Antananarivo
Sydney → Antananarivo
Sydney → Antananarivo
$ 1769
(fair price: $ 1500)

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About this information on the cost of living in Antananarivo

The information about the cost of living in Antananarivo shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Antananarivo was updated on 09-11-2024.

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