Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 16% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 29% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (18,661 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (21,480 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (9,359 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (10,442 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (7,819 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (4,846 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (37,046 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (7,727 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (3,050 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (3,652 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (83,484 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 317% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (5,449 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 127% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (6,305 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 110% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 15% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (2,885,837 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (1,847,054 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (300,760 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (2,024,378 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (1,120,205 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (136,282 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (58,628 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (1,233,878 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (353,504 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (28,499 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 280% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (26,042 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (288,045 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (167,293 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (385,418 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (411,206 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (106,477,665 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (5,132 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (109,062 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (16,309 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (15,891 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (15,250 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (99,076 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (11,124 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (24,775 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (22,128 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (6,344 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (7,179 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (36,770 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 25% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Chengdu | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (101,384 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (50,219 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (191,241 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (188,225 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 438% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (32,743 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (20,038 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 401% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (21,550 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 618% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (2,013,715 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (244 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (140,866 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (12,944 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 331% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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