Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 40% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 82% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monterrey | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 254 (68,405 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 242% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 142 (38,168 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 76 (20,512 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 156% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (7,608 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (12,105 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (8,701 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 119 (32,033 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 56 (15,083 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 42 (11,349 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (6,872 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 261 (70,432 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 252% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 32 (8,573 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 257% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18 (4,937 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 65% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 54% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 31,597 (8,515,125 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 752% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 18,229 (4,912,532 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 514% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,222 (329,327 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 20,914 (5,636,101 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 11,261 (3,034,819 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 933 (251,314 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 493 (132,868 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,774 (1,556,034 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,603 (701,479 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 (30,170 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 302% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 86 (23,235 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monterrey | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,069 (288,126 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 769 (207,357 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,782 (480,271 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,685 (454,079 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monterrey | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 475,152 (128,051,480 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (6,495 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 508 (136,788 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 (24,297 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monterrey | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 104 (27,935 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 375 (101,112 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 684 (184,339 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (21,532 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (16,725 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 83 (22,484 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 (12,566 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (8,824 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 209 (56,254 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monterrey | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 381 (102,599 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 185 (49,926 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (245,048 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 830 (223,813 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 539% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 168 (45,355 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 75 (20,128 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 403% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (14,615 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 387% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,356 (3,329,971 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.03 (815 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 971 (261,805 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (19,887 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 563% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 427 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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