Cost of living in Bordeaux (France) is 51% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Bordeaux (France) is 118% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (86,377 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 332% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (44,611 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (31,833 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 298% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (4,895 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €3.72 (18,256 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 268% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.12 (10,407 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (30,961 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (10,565 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (8,539 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (11,566 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 286% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (47,882 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (10,110 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 321% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (5,497 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 83% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Bordeaux (France) is 53% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,637 (8,036,138 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 704% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,066 (5,235,973 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 554% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (679,562 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €887 (4,354,882 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €611 (3,000,476 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (420,883 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (110,390 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,801,725 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (455,817 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (41,007 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 447% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (75,366 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bordeaux (France) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (390,866 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (178,432 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (360,917 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (540,217 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Bordeaux (France) is 16% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,598 (125,679,950 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (8,649 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (222,739 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (104,264 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bordeaux (France) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (29,844 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (31,652 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (122,745 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (23,150 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (19,991 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.63 (17,830 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (9,276 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (9,253 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (87,039 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Bordeaux (France) is 42% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Bordeaux | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (197,406 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (99,786 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (351,817 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (288,385 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 724% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (47,725 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (17,203 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 330% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.92 (29,080 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 869% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 (2,125,660 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (385 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (255,857 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (49,409 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1547% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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