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Cost of living in Toamasina, Madagascar compared to Agra, India
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 1% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,782 Ariary (₨454) | ₨283 | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨145 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Ariary (₨63) | ₨159 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Ariary (₨42) | ₨43 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,000 Ariary (₨63) | ₨74 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨26 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨87 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨101 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨16 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨89 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨643 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,000 Ariary (₨63) | ₨75 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨28 | - | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 55% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,000,000 Ariary (₨41,719) | ₨20,330 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨9,533 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,375 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨35,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,500 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨12,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,550 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,300,000 Ariary (₨47,977) | ₨30,500 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 550,000 Ariary (₨11,473) | ₨9,000 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,225 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 236,725 Ariary (₨4,938) | ₨1,040 | + 375% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 10% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 55,000 Ariary (₨1,147) | ₨3,233 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,333 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,167 | - | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 47% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000,000 Ariary (₨2,085,953) | ₨767,287 | + 172% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,384 Ariary (₨71) | ₨53 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨560 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 1% more expensive than in Agra (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨220 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨625 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨650 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨175 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨317 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨50 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨55 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (₨250) | ₨125 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 10% cheaper than in Agra (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64,387 Ariary (₨1,343) | ₨1,243 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨750 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Ariary (₨1,043) | ₨1,775 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Ariary (₨167) | ₨2,167 | - 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Ariary (₨104) | ₨150 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (₨104) | ₨140 | - 26% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨15,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 500 Ariary (₨10) | ₨2.00 | + 421% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨190 | - | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toamasina (Madagascar) is 25% more expensive than in Agra (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨82,462
(3,953,208 Ariary)
in Toamasina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨66,000
in Agra.
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