Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 14% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 28% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bangalore | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨625 (33,993 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨339 (18,410 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨242 (13,173 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨59 (3,232 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨98 (5,307 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨35 (1,912 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨259 (14,086 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨196 (10,672 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (2,174 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨183 (9,946 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 232% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨696 (37,819 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨71 (3,858 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨42 (2,271 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | - 24% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 11% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bangalore | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,996 (2,499,845 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,242 (1,426,238 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,310 (179,876 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨37,163 (2,019,796 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨20,887 (1,135,201 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,190 (119,019 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨824 (44,765 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨33,614 (1,826,893 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,502 (570,791 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨467 (25,368 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 238% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨535 (29,082 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bangalore | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,776 (150,883 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,920 (213,049 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,875 (264,969 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,028 (164,575 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 6% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bangalore | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,178,870 (118,420,848 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (5,771 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,294 (70,304 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨353 (19,197 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bangalore | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (5,460 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨261 (14,194 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨966 (52,483 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨307 (16,681 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨296 (16,108 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨268 (14,558 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (6,722 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (6,300 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨348 (18,900 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 18% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bangalore | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,586 (86,183 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨741 (40,252 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,201 (173,965 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,406 (130,783 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 274% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨535 (29,071 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨244 (13,245 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 231% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨315 (17,131 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 471% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨13,617 (740,090 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.46 (297 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,956 (106,286 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (15,874 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 429% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,160 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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