Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 219% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (93,852 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 369% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (60,790 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (31,603 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 295% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (8,283 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (35,501 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 616% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (32,492 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (34,071 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.45 (20,030 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.94 (13,263 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (33,659 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1022% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (98,660 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 393% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.96 (17,828 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 643% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.93 (17,704 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 490% | |
Housing | + 131% | |||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (17,319,112 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1632% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,138 (14,136,059 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1667% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $402 (1,811,609 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,694 (12,136,245 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (9,464,600 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (1,017,139 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (364,054 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (1,853,186 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (749,727 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (67,510 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 800% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (122,366 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (299,549 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $80 (361,766 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (482,864 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $208 (938,914 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,097 (140,093,787 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (5,951 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (306,777 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (94,846 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (44,609 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (128,989 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (583,569 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (38,523 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (27,237 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (34,839 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.45 (24,539 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (12,060 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (179,987 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (300,995 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (146,144 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (754,565 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (513,795 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1368% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (60,544 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (29,725 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 643% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (33,605 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1020% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (1,867,169 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (822 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (282,886 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (52,340 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1645% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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