Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Osaka (Japan) is 49% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,050 (31,744 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥705 (21,317 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥516 (15,602 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥211 (6,363 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ¥328 (9,916 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥652 (19,701 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥981 (29,650 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥594 (17,957 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (13,942 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥305 (9,228 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 208% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,908 (57,672 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 188% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥233 (7,045 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 194% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥190 (5,758 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 92% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 37% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥192,322 (5,813,042 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 481% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥130,467 (3,943,439 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 393% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥14,974 (452,583 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥98,492 (2,976,974 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥54,938 (1,660,523 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥8,443 (255,197 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,032 (121,863 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥58,168 (1,758,164 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥12,089 (365,403 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,142 (34,503 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 360% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,908 (57,660 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,365 (313,285 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,128 (124,774 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,905 (299,375 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,697 (474,439 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Osaka (Japan) 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 | ¥2,771,500 (83,770,162 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥155 (4,685 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,310 (341,860 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,261 (98,556 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,389 (41,972 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,908 (57,676 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,261 (128,801 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥668 (20,197 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥638 (19,279 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥624 (18,851 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥308 (9,316 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥219 (6,631 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,781 (114,272 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 28% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Osaka | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,064 (122,848 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,698 (111,787 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,581 (289,577 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥9,049 (273,511 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 681% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥828 (25,021 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥534 (16,139 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 303% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥504 (15,224 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 407% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,162 (1,788,211 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥57 (1,729 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,646 (261,333 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥521 (15,761 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 425% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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