Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (79,046 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 295% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (44,768 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (24,477 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 206% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (4,467 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (22,656 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 357% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (23,530 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (23,044 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (16,618 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (8,696 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (9,146 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 205% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (94,613 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 373% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (10,049 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 319% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (10,089 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 236% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,048 (9,226,195 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 823% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (7,908,843 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 889% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (1,124,507 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (8,055,931 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (5,336,668 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (651,986 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (222,747 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (933,481 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (428,275 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (38,277 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 410% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (92,211 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (234,937 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (172,356 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (517,251 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (508,876 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (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 | $22,551 (101,590,904 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (4,169 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (306,473 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (72,365 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (31,437 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (35,072 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (458,537 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (32,861 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (21,347 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (25,748 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (19,229 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (7,630 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (88,925 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (237,659 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (113,817 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (875,961 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (323,066 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 823% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (59,072 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (26,041 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 551% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (27,802 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 827% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (1,913,832 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (517 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (174,571 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (48,853 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1528% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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