Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 20% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Moscow (Russia) is 21% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 617 (30,378 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 444 (21,859 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 198 (9,747 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 94 (4,607 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | руб 135 (6,628 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 324 (15,950 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 531 (26,160 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 139 (6,852 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (2,163 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 83 (4,101 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 788 (38,799 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 150 (7,381 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 208% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 50 (2,453 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | - 18% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 41% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 131,408 (6,473,414 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 547% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,435 (3,913,118 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 389% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,968 (441,782 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 77,452 (3,815,426 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 43,279 (2,132,003 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 5,538 (272,804 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 551 (27,155 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 19,400 (955,697 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,172 (402,587 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 906 (44,648 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 495% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 992 (48,886 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 7,067 (348,118 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 4,074 (200,688 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,464 (564,714 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 10,394 (512,034 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 3,469,680 (170,923,187 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 54 (2,638 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,524 (124,339 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 581 (28,601 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 521 (25,664 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 857 (42,217 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,819 (138,861 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 544 (26,817 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 294 (14,461 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 304 (14,995 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 191 (9,401 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 161 (7,909 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 1,054 (51,906 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Moscow | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,609 (128,530 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 1,081 (53,275 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 14,554 (716,963 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,523 (222,802 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 537% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 704 (34,678 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 296 (14,582 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 265% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 333 (16,387 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 446% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,730 (2,843,872 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.97 (146 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,699 (231,487 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 195 (9,608 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 220% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 871 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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