Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 113% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (76,176 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 281% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (46,144 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.27 (24,507 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 206% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.27 (7,266 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | £4.15 (23,822 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 380% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.13 (12,238 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.29 (30,365 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (12,853 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.09 (6,255 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (9,842 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 228% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (59,596 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 198% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (14,072 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 486% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (5,583 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 86% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,438 (8,245,952 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 725% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £850 (4,873,987 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 509% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (1,440,666 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,044 (5,986,926 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £738 (4,234,895 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (538,645 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (146,323 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | £391 (2,243,794 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (524,505 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (36,521 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 387% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (68,800 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (365,000 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (219,399 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (452,908 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (400,637 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,503 (146,268,945 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.53 (8,798 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 115% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £74 (424,430 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (102,976 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (40,610 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (52,113 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (510,407 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (20,989 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (18,951 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (27,949 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (13,553 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (11,005 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (80,749 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 53% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Birmingham | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (151,712 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £18 (103,967 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (554,269 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (344,776 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 885% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (51,312 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.38 (19,408 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 385% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (26,504 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 783% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (3,037,390 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (2,105 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (271,807 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (82,527 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 2651% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 196 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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