Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 75% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 155% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 155% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr154 (100,979 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 405% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr94 (62,052 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr45 (29,864 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 273% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr14 (9,210 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | kr38 (24,998 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 404% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr31 (20,441 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr57 (37,274 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (12,730 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (8,565 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr14 (8,946 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 198% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr88 (57,835 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 189% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (13,715 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 471% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (13,003 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 333% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 90% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr18,848 (12,397,861 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1140% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,825 (9,751,734 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1119% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,928 (1,268,552 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,881 (7,815,109 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,764 (5,764,855 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,040 (684,354 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr176 (115,822 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (2,002,543 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (379,266 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (46,161 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 515% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr224 (147,427 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (556,705 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr342 (225,034 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr724 (476,331 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,170 (769,888 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 18% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (193,067,200 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr14 (9,231 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 125% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr639 (420,516 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr275 (181,110 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (27,877 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (49,071 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr469 (308,477 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (28,631 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (15,876 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr23 (15,350 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (11,582 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr18 (12,003 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr250 (164,544 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 65% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Copenhagen | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr459 (301,636 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr265 (174,026 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr773 (508,404 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr883 (580,881 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1560% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr111 (73,105 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (28,332 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 608% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (30,728 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 924% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr4,058 (2,669,189 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.37 (899 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr320 (210,682 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (38,603 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1187% | |
TOTAL | + 75% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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