Cost of Living Comparison Between Antsiranana and Mahajanga Cost of Living Comparison Between Antsiranana and Mahajanga

😐 Solo nomad: Antsiranana is 23.4% more expensive than Mahajanga without rent, and 19.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Antsiranana is 9.5% more expensive than Mahajanga without rent, and 14.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.56 MGA 6,965
$1.97 MGA 8,775
-20.81%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$15.85 MGA 70.6K
$17.73 MGA 78.9K
-10.60%
Cappuccino
$1.13 MGA 5,018
$0.7 MGA 3,100
61.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$0.85 MGA 3,805
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$0.93 MGA 4,155
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.22 MGA 5,417
$0.98 MGA 4,358
24.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$1.5 MGA 6,697
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.53 MGA 6,832
$1.09 MGA 4,842
40.37%
White Bread (500g)
-
$0.58 MGA 2,593
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.87 MGA 3,890
$0.56 MGA 2,481
55.36%
Eggs
$3.24 MGA 14.4K
$1.93 MGA 8,592
67.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$17.67 MGA 78.7K
$6.71 MGA 29.9K
163.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.98 MGA 35.6K
$5.23 MGA 23.3K
52.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
-
$3.36 MGA 15K
-
Apples (1kg)
-
$0.94 MGA 4,205
-
Banana (1kg)
-
$0.55 MGA 2,449
-
Oranges (1kg)
$1.1 MGA 4,921
$0.72 MGA 3,205
52.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.52 MGA 6,762
$0.51 MGA 2,260
198.04%
Potato (1kg)
-
$0.49 MGA 2,189
-
Onion (1kg)
-
$0.45 MGA 1,996
-
Lettuce (1 head)
-
$0.42 MGA 1,877
-
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 MGA 2,858
$0.62 MGA 2,763
3.23%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.77 MGA 7,872
$1.14 MGA 5,077
55.26%
Wine (Bottle)
-
$5.55 MGA 24.7K
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.59 MGA 2,610
$0.78 MGA 3,455
-24.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.71 MGA 12.1K
$0.97 MGA 4,337
179.38%
🚌 Getting Around
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.21 MGA 931
$0.15 MGA 663
40.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$9 MGA 40.1K
-
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.76 MGA 30.1K
-
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.3 MGA 5,768
$1.09 MGA 4,851
19.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
-
$44.45 MGA 198K
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22 MGA 98K
$6.52 MGA 29K
237.42%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$57.3 MGA 255K
$22.45 MGA 100K
155.06%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.06 MGA 58.2K
$17.73 MGA 78.9K
-26.34%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$35.52 MGA 158.2K
-
-
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Antsiranana
Mahajanga
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$336 MGA 1.5M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$109 MGA 485.3K
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$333 MGA 1.5M
$660 MGA 2.9M
-49.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$220 MGA 981.7K
$443 MGA 2M
-50.23%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Antsiranana: October 28, 2025

Last update for Mahajanga: October 27, 2025

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