Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 36% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 101% | |||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 101% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 318 (85,712 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 189 (51,055 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 (20,259 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (7,510 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (12,810 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (7,262 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 76 (20,603 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (14,239 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (8,214 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (7,505 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 150% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 248 (66,832 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 234% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (9,915 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 313% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (6,530 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 118% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 32% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,991 (5,387,545 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 439% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,433 (3,081,038 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 285% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 582 (156,871 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,813 (3,722,465 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,750 (1,819,159 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 449 (120,890 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 395 (106,383 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,490 (1,209,990 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,225 (599,510 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (28,261 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 277% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 142 (38,189 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 893 (240,603 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 768 (206,955 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,818 (489,919 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,551 (417,934 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 357,558 (96,360,388 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (6,388 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 499 (134,566 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (37,354 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 83 (22,452 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 235 (63,326 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 626 (168,773 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 85 (22,925 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 59 (15,805 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (19,533 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 43 (11,711 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (7,759 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 310 (83,508 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guadalajara | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 391 (105,315 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 158 (42,618 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 926 (249,532 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 736 (198,445 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 467% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 183 (49,367 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (20,473 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 412% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (11,217 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 274% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,144 (2,733,739 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.25 (337 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 685 (184,505 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (19,623 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 554% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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