Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and Antsiranana Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and Antsiranana

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 111.5% more expensive than Antsiranana without rent, and 203.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 105.1% more expensive than Antsiranana without rent, and 106.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.01 ฿64.4
$1.52 MGA 6,271
32.24%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.23 ฿583
$15.29 MGA 63.2K
19.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.65 ฿244
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Cappuccino
$1.92 ฿61.3
$1.12 MGA 4,633
71.43%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.84 ฿26.90
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 ฿11.39
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.19 ฿70.0
$1.18 MGA 4,884
85.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.79 ฿121
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 ฿52.4
$1.61 MGA 6,648
1.86%
White Bread (500g)
$1.62 ฿51.8
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.15 ฿36.88
$0.81 MGA 3,345
41.98%
Eggs
$1.94 ฿62.0
$3.19 MGA 13.2K
-39.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.94 ฿510
$17.13 MGA 70.9K
-6.95%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.10 ฿99.2
$7.88 MGA 32.6K
-60.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.07 ฿354
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Apples (1kg)
$2.71 ฿86.5
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Banana (1kg)
$1.18 ฿37.69
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 ฿54.5
$1.11 MGA 4,578
54.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.61 ฿51.3
$1.49 MGA 6,142
8.05%
Potato (1kg)
$1.39 ฿44.53
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Onion (1kg)
$1.15 ฿36.70
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.71 ฿22.76
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 ฿17.60
$0.65 MGA 2,677
-15.38%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.57 ฿146
$1.74 MGA 7,187
162.64%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.87 ฿603
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 ฿58.2
$0.57 MGA 2,362
219.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 ฿103
$2.74 MGA 11.3K
17.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.88 ฿28.16
$0.23 MGA 953
282.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.89 ฿604
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 ฿45.17
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.30 ฿41.59
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.20 ฿262
$6.71 MGA 27.8K
22.21%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.23 ฿39.18
$1.33 MGA 5,493
-7.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿677.0K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.3K ฿713.3K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$69.9 ฿2,234
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.07 ฿450
$22.10 MGA 91.4K
-36.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.70 ฿566
$58.5 MGA 242.0K
-69.75%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.41 ฿1,324
$13.49 MGA 55.8K
206.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.69 ฿214
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Cinema Ticket
$5.74 ฿184
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$299 ฿9,566
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$15.0K ฿479.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$54.8 ฿1,753
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.35 ฿842
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$84.7 ฿2,706
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$69.7 ฿2,229
$35.30 MGA 146.0K
97.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$427 ฿13.6K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$241 ฿7,697
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$811 ฿25.9K
$336 MGA 1.4M
141.59%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$498 ฿15.9K
$222 MGA 918.9K
124.31%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,022 ฿64.7K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,524 ฿48.7K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Antsiranana
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$639 ฿20.4K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
0
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Last update for Chiang Mai: April 13, 2026

Last update for Antsiranana: April 13, 2026

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