Cost of living in Dublin (Ireland) is 77% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 139% | |||
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Food in Dublin (Ireland) is 139% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dublin | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (84,878 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 324% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (52,660 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (26,749 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 234% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (6,649 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.87 (23,801 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 380% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.95 (14,420 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (32,012 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (12,932 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (8,442 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.71 (13,232 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 341% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (73,136 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 266% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 (14,172 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 491% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.92 (9,403 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 213% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Dublin (Ireland) is 106% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,919 (14,262,014 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1326% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,337 (11,417,360 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1327% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €253 (1,236,382 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,080 (10,161,034 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,543 (7,539,913 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €162 (789,698 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (178,334 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €371 (1,810,462 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (542,718 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (60,035 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 700% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (75,912 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (457,081 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (239,072 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (478,422 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (541,838 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Dublin (Ireland) 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 | €30,092 (147,028,741 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (8,631 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (393,730 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (87,618 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Dublin (Ireland) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (36,111 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (90,033 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (329,756 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.22 (25,515 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.08 (19,921 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (32,667 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.63 (12,843 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.66 (13,008 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (103,027 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Dublin (Ireland) is 70% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Dublin | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (297,705 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (115,561 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 (751,622 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €110 (539,815 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1442% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (63,604 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (17,444 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 336% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (35,218 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1074% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €705 (3,446,335 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.32 (1,569 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (299,075 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (77,688 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 2490% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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