Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 92% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 266 (70,882 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 254% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 157 (41,888 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 70 (18,660 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 29 (7,611 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 55 (14,707 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (7,373 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 100 (26,562 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 50 (13,251 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 36 (9,539 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 31 (8,179 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 173% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 285 (76,018 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 280% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (9,227 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 284% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (6,114 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 104% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 53% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,548 (8,418,164 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 742% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 16,258 (4,338,283 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 442% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,108 (295,582 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,912 (5,846,905 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,670 (2,847,058 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 701 (186,966 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 418 (111,411 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,599 (2,027,717 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,813 (750,687 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 141 (37,732 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 403% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (25,704 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,027 (274,064 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 816 (217,648 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,797 (479,539 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,379 (367,915 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 338,480 (90,317,736 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (6,253 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 460 (122,774 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (43,538 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 115 (30,662 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 273 (72,872 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 838 (223,682 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 67 (18,005 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (17,212 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (17,222 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 44 (11,618 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (9,427 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 332 (88,690 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 33% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Mexico City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 403 (107,414 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 178 (47,382 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,337 (356,764 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 1,172 (312,859 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 794% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 204 (54,433 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (21,971 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 449% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 47 (12,472 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 316% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,975 (3,462,055 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.46 (922 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,182 (315,456 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (19,606 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 554% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,791 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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