Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Madrid (Spain) is 85% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (77,842 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 289% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (44,698 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.78 (18,460 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 131% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (5,175 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (15,274 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (11,664 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (33,959 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (11,097 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (6,777 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (5,665 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32,986 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (10,226 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 326% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (5,809 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 94% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 62% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,859 (9,081,726 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 808% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,233 (6,023,849 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 653% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (591,826 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,184 (5,784,877 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (4,066,456 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (397,641 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (134,135 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (1,657,146 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (441,975 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (45,879 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 512% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (60,387 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (349,070 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (144,781 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (393,440 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (417,397 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,404 (138,782,710 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (8,078 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (187,462 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (70,574 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (45,048 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (47,874 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (324,538 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (18,968 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (13,081 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (15,164 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (9,502 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (10,338 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (108,501 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Madrid | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (214,566 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (91,425 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (368,234 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (294,468 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 741% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (66,999 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.54 (12,400 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 210% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.99 (19,499 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 550% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €602 (2,942,881 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (1,074 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (246,468 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 (26,328 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 778% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,744 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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