Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 72% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 137% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 137% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (91,956 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 360% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (53,217 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (28,794 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 260% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (8,250 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (23,670 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 377% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (15,704 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (31,509 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (10,952 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (8,742 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (7,759 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (35,826 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 79% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (15,077 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 528% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (11,365 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 279% | |
Housing | + 101% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 101% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,824 (13,863,351 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1286% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (10,322,884 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (1,411,444 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (8,383,164 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (6,492,198 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (911,998 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (208,529 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (1,567,738 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (913,574 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (63,348 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 745% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (96,037 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (486,074 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (158,921 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (462,065 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (554,269 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (118,798,846 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (9,894 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 141% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (436,839 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (133,359 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (23,292 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (64,937 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (184,544 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (22,536 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (19,841 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (20,512 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (9,852 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (10,779 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (156,717 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (240,833 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (125,354 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (611,105 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (369,037 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 954% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (69,116 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (16,874 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 322% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (26,739 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 791% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (3,009,387 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (393 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (230,207 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (45,338 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1411% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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