Cost of Living Comparison Between Manakara and Antsiranana Cost of Living Comparison Between Manakara and Antsiranana

😐 Solo nomad: Manakara is 16.7% more expensive than Antsiranana without rent, and 30.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Manakara is 1.9% more expensive than Antsiranana without rent, and 10.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.26 MGA 10.1K
$1.56 MGA 6,965
44.87%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.64 MGA 65.2K
$15.85 MGA 70.6K
-7.63%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.62 MGA 16.1K
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Cappuccino
$1.2 MGA 5,323
$1.13 MGA 5,018
6.19%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.57 MGA 2,556
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.54 MGA 2,405
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.19 MGA 5,319
$1.22 MGA 5,417
-2.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.47 MGA 6,540
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.73 MGA 7,726
$1.53 MGA 6,832
13.07%
White Bread (500g)
$1.02 MGA 4,525
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.68 MGA 3,030
$0.87 MGA 3,890
-21.84%
Eggs
$2.28 MGA 10.1K
$3.24 MGA 14.4K
-29.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.58 MGA 29.3K
$17.67 MGA 78.7K
-62.76%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.34 MGA 14.9K
$7.98 MGA 35.6K
-58.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.47 MGA 15.5K
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Apples (1kg)
$1.01 MGA 4,513
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Banana (1kg)
$0.68 MGA 3,046
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Oranges (1kg)
$0.37 MGA 1,660
$1.1 MGA 4,921
-66.36%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.71 MGA 3,167
$1.52 MGA 6,762
-53.29%
Potato (1kg)
$0.59 MGA 2,606
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Onion (1kg)
$0.7 MGA 3,135
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.34 MGA 1,529
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.66 MGA 2,924
$0.64 MGA 2,858
3.13%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.37 MGA 6,083
$1.77 MGA 7,872
-22.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.58 MGA 20.4K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.07 MGA 4,761
$0.59 MGA 2,610
81.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.31 MGA 5,841
$2.71 MGA 12.1K
-51.66%
🚌 Getting Around
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.21 MGA 935
$0.21 MGA 931
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.06 MGA 80.4K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.13 MGA 5,048
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.17 MGA 9,669
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.36 MGA 15K
$6.76 MGA 30.1K
-50.30%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.14 MGA 5,088
$1.3 MGA 5,768
-12.31%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.7K MGA 69.8M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.2K MGA 90.1M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$43.41 MGA 193.3K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$22 MGA 98K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.2 MGA 236.8K
$57.3 MGA 255K
-7.16%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$11.39 MGA 50.7K
$13.06 MGA 58.2K
-12.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$22.6 MGA 100.7K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$16.33 MGA 72.7K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$20.41 MGA 90.9K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$45.01 MGA 200.5K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$44.21 MGA 196.9K
$35.52 MGA 158.2K
24.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$333 MGA 1.5M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$220 MGA 981.7K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Manakara
Antsiranana
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$116 MGA 515.7K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
24
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Last update for Manakara: October 29, 2025

Last update for Antsiranana: October 28, 2025

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