Cost of living in Paris (France) is 81% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 152% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 152% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Paris | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (109,564 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 448% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (56,371 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (37,855 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 373% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (7,316 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €5.40 (26,515 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 434% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (17,635 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (35,619 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (11,434 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.19 (10,760 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (12,812 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 327% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (44,175 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 121% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (11,584 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 383% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (5,937 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 98% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 110% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (15,222,781 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1422% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,254 (11,067,212 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1283% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (919,809 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (8,548,036 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (6,631,735 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (479,667 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (138,298 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (1,666,641 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (696,187 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (51,738 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 590% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (86,670 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (497,654 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (191,713 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (491,359 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (602,419 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 20% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,444 (129,836,599 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (9,685 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 136% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (402,004 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (95,551 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (16,698 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (31,788 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (155,533 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (21,806 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (17,966 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (18,406 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (13,966 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (12,594 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (98,450 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 63% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Paris | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (234,867 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (129,462 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (511,195 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €98 (479,674 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1270% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (64,131 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (27,112 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 578% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (37,618 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1154% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (2,324,011 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (1,489 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (192,078 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (55,576 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1753% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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