Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 120% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (68,209 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (42,994 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (20,150 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (6,186 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (19,510 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (17,106 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (23,129 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (14,138 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (10,589 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (20,879 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 596% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (50,499 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 152% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (11,589 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 383% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (10,228 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 241% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 94% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (13,628,978 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1263% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (8,858,089 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1007% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (728,271 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (7,433,649 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,148 (6,352,088 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (689,309 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (239,059 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (2,377,042 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (806,187 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (43,489 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 480% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (121,852 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (418,196 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (274,760 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (524,398 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (627,182 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (114,151,207 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (5,807 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (584,444 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (107,914 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (29,946 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (55,311 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (303,837 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (32,137 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (21,632 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (30,351 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (15,917 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (10,117 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (110,589 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Melbourne | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (174,383 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (130,319 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (1,431,586 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (381,067 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 989% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (67,245 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (15,560 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 289% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (35,422 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1081% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (3,611,865 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (1,761 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (258,328 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (125,302 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 4077% | |
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 674 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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