Cost of living in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 20% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 57% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (56,399 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 182% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (30,380 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.75 (12,367 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (5,012 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.30 (10,371 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.00 (4,487 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (16,554 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.19 (9,864 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (5,028 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.49 (6,702 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 123% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (51,049 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 155% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.00 (9,019 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 276% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.86 (3,896 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 30% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 19% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $822 (3,703,268 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 270% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $414 (1,863,083 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $74 (334,739 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $532 (2,396,200 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $322 (1,451,975 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $56 (251,580 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (112,074 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $357 (1,607,880 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (693,081 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.87 (26,430 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 252% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (46,913 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (271,865 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 (153,368 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (517,260 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (376,899 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,016 (85,667,981 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (3,548 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $22 (96,932 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (46,998 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.89 (26,540 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (42,918 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $30 (134,218 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.62 (25,334 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 (17,396 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.52 (24,846 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.71 (7,714 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.63 (7,346 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (55,792 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 21% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guayaquil | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $15 (68,771 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $13 (59,180 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (200,544 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (228,178 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 552% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (39,325 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.07 (13,843 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 246% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $1.63 (7,348 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 145% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $864 (3,891,122 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (858 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (190,046 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $2.96 (13,353 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 345% | |
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 517 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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