Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 67% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 122% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Milan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (93,133 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 366% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (51,201 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (29,406 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 268% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (7,565 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (21,730 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 338% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.42 (21,697 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (39,102 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (11,229 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (8,489 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (8,671 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 189% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (39,922 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (10,573 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 341% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (6,866 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 129% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 97% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,862 (14,050,808 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1305% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,826 (8,965,664 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1021% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (802,656 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,461 (7,170,833 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €966 (4,743,352 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (521,162 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (130,148 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (1,555,061 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €245 (1,202,448 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (39,488 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 427% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (55,931 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (439,941 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (173,559 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (482,081 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (658,745 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 18% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,388 (163,928,876 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (9,120 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 122% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (189,597 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (120,355 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (46,380 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (42,363 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (422,667 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (29,238 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (18,897 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (17,350 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (13,220 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (12,455 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (99,902 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 46% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Milan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (262,353 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (97,919 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (465,130 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (419,878 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (52,912 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (9,481 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 137% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (29,544 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 885% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (2,359,200 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (842 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (323,884 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (29,583 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 886% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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