Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 134% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (81,627 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 308% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (45,574 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (25,094 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 214% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (4,335 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (17,898 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 261% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (13,142 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (29,252 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (20,209 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (11,119 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (10,677 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 256% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (68,022 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 240% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (12,524 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 422% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (13,601 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 353% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (14,971,557 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1397% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (9,670,163 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (976,152 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (7,358,602 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (5,881,998 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (666,136 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (304,965 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (1,135,490 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (375,771 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (50,244 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 570% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (91,595 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (247,419 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (237,001 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (472,525 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (662,762 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (126,999,104 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (3,703 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (314,768 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (111,446 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (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) | $7 (32,196 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (91,006 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (465,871 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (35,018 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (16,897 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (24,405 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (17,973 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (9,095 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (111,810 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (267,765 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (132,578 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (848,607 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (374,333 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 970% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (61,702 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (25,086 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 527% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (32,804 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 993% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (1,199,862 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (2,071 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (214,157 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (37,950 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1165% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 454 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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