Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 20% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 50% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $9,883 (52,357 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 162% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $6,304 (33,399 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $2,395 (12,690 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $1,057 (5,602 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $2,025 (10,730 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $936 (4,958 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $4,101 (21,726 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $1,784 (9,452 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $863 (4,570 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $1,164 (6,165 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $4,763 (25,232 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $2,187 (11,588 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 383% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $639 (3,384 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 13% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $756,514 (4,007,940 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $494,304 (2,618,776 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $28,365 (150,277 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $501,865 (2,658,833 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $313,992 (1,663,500 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $21,809 (115,541 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $13,690 (72,527 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $331,528 (1,756,404 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $206,145 (1,092,137 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $5,059 (26,800 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 257% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $2,315 (12,267 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $48,837 (258,733 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $32,426 (171,791 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $110,319 (584,460 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $78,130 (413,923 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $23,446,100 (124,215,228 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $842 (4,462 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $17,753 (94,053 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $3,702 (19,613 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,861 (25,754 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $10,772 (57,071 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $27,742 (146,973 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $6,661 (35,287 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $2,173 (11,511 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $3,533 (18,719 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $2,871 (15,209 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $2,461 (13,040 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $5,192 (27,508 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 17% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Buenos Aires | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $19,577 (103,718 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $8,665 (45,907 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $17,327 (91,795 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $27,419 (145,265 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 315% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $6,137 (32,516 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $2,614 (13,850 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 246% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $2,961 (15,684 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 423% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $430,417 (2,280,309 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $143 (759 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $29,567 (156,642 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $1,757 (9,310 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 210% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,073 prices entered by 374 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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