Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 157% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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New York City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (87,417 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 337% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (52,387 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (28,361 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 255% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (5,994 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (24,923 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 402% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (27,727 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (34,261 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (19,178 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (9,350 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (14,849 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 395% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (88,143 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 341% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (13,429 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 460% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (13,231 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 341% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (22,261,503 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 2126% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (14,486,413 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1711% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (750,691 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (17,626,488 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (11,046,801 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (479,629 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (280,335 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (1,491,853 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (561,886 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (71,009 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 847% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (117,808 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (301,965 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (282,264 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (526,409 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (662,037 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (124,775,886 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (4,530 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $138 (620,550 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (153,416 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (37,795 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (94,692 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (498,933 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (45,718 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (21,942 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (33,471 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (30,585 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (11,389 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (146,321 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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New York City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (302,446 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (156,066 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (1,432,266 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (648,477 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1753% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (89,078 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (24,422 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 511% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (44,217 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1374% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (2,849,061 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (3,058 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (642,057 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (73,632 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 2354% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 596 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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