Cost of Living Comparison Between Manakara and Antananarivo Cost of Living Comparison Between Manakara and Antananarivo

🙂 Solo nomad: Manakara is 18.3% cheaper than Antananarivo without rent, and 33.1% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Manakara is 36.3% cheaper than Antananarivo without rent, and 44.9% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.26 MGA 10.1K
$3.26 MGA 14.5K
-30.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.64 MGA 65.2K
$18.81 MGA 83.8K
-22.17%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.62 MGA 16.1K
$5.02 MGA 22.4K
-27.89%
Cappuccino
$1.2 MGA 5,323
$1.36 MGA 6,057
-11.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 MGA 2,556
$1.08 MGA 4,824
-47.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.54 MGA 2,405
$0.56 MGA 2,506
-3.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.19 MGA 5,319
$0.79 MGA 3,526
50.63%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.47 MGA 6,540
$1.62 MGA 7,233
-9.26%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.73 MGA 7,726
$1.17 MGA 5,191
47.86%
White Bread (500g)
$1.02 MGA 4,525
$1.04 MGA 4,632
-1.92%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.68 MGA 3,030
$0.75 MGA 3,322
-9.33%
Eggs
$2.28 MGA 10.1K
$2.06 MGA 9,191
10.68%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.58 MGA 29.3K
$10.16 MGA 45.3K
-35.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.34 MGA 14.9K
$4.51 MGA 20.1K
-25.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.47 MGA 15.5K
$4.44 MGA 19.8K
-21.85%
Apples (1kg)
$1.01 MGA 4,513
$1.37 MGA 6,082
-26.28%
Banana (1kg)
$0.68 MGA 3,046
$0.59 MGA 2,625
15.25%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.37 MGA 1,660
$1.07 MGA 4,766
-65.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.71 MGA 3,167
$1.01 MGA 4,478
-29.70%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 MGA 2,606
$0.74 MGA 3,294
-20.27%
Onion (1kg)
$0.7 MGA 3,135
$1.01 MGA 4,511
-30.69%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.34 MGA 1,529
$0.35 MGA 1,546
-2.86%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 MGA 2,924
$0.7 MGA 3,095
-5.71%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.37 MGA 6,083
$2.62 MGA 11.7K
-47.71%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.58 MGA 20.4K
$4.98 MGA 22.2K
-8.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.07 MGA 4,761
$0.89 MGA 3,944
20.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.31 MGA 5,841
$1.27 MGA 5,665
3.15%
🚌 Getting Around
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.21 MGA 935
$0.14 MGA 609
50.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.06 MGA 80.4K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.13 MGA 5,048
$2.83 MGA 12.6K
-60.07%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.17 MGA 9,669
$1.67 MGA 7,420
29.94%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.36 MGA 15K
$4.54 MGA 20.2K
-25.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.14 MGA 5,088
$1.27 MGA 5,670
-10.24%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.7K MGA 69.8M
$12K MGA 53.4M
30.66%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K MGA 90.1M
$23.6K MGA 105.3M
-14.46%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$43.41 MGA 193.3K
$58.6 MGA 260.9K
-25.90%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
-
$15.52 MGA 69.1K
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.2 MGA 236.8K
$47 MGA 209.3K
13.11%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$11.39 MGA 50.7K
$36.51 MGA 162.6K
-68.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$6.3 MGA 28K
-
Cinema Ticket
-
$6.49 MGA 28.9K
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$22.6 MGA 100.7K
$71.8 MGA 319.6K
-68.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$11.5K MGA 51M
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.33 MGA 72.7K
$30.58 MGA 136.2K
-46.60%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$20.41 MGA 90.9K
$29.45 MGA 131.1K
-30.70%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$45.01 MGA 200.5K
$76.8 MGA 342K
-41.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$44.21 MGA 196.9K
$75.4 MGA 335.9K
-41.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$387 MGA 1.7M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$79 MGA 352K
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$586 MGA 2.6M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$423 MGA 1.9M
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$818 MGA 3.6M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$569 MGA 2.5M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Manakara
Antananarivo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$116 MGA 515.7K
$107 MGA 474.5K
8.68%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
24
15
60.00%

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Last update for Manakara: October 29, 2025

Last update for Antananarivo: October 29, 2025

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