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Expat Budget: 🇲🇬 Antananarivo, Madagascar
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for expatriates in Antananarivo. All amounts in MGA (Ar), editable to match your lifestyle.
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Antananarivo has one of the lowest baseline costs of living in this dataset, priced in Malagasy ariary. The gap is wide between the local market and expat-standard housing in districts such as Ivandry or Ambatobe, where rents approach European levels. Imported goods, international schooling and health insurance with evacuation cover make up most of an expatriate budget. The Numbeo sample is small and figures are cross-checked against public fee schedules.
Last updated: July 2026. Sources: Numbeo, EUR/MGA indicative rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Antananarivo?
Around 1,440,000 MGA per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre and 665,000 MGA outside the centre (Numbeo, EUR/MGA indicative rate).
What monthly budget excluding rent in Antananarivo?
Monthly single-person markers, in MGA: groceries 800,000, utilities 310,000, internet 253,000, public transport pass 40,000. The calculator above adjusts each line by profile.
Is Antananarivo more expensive than Paris?
On our consolidated index (Paris = 100), Antananarivo stands at 35. Overall cost of living is lower than in Paris.