Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (80,401 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 302% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (45,428 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (27,097 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 239% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (4,242 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.02 (22,595 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 355% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (13,402 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (26,355 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 (18,090 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (7,067 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (9,629 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 221% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (60,433 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 202% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (11,970 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 399% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (12,283 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 309% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,327 (10,484,982 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 948% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (7,243,274 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 805% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (1,092,372 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,445 (6,508,193 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,061 (4,781,021 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (676,863 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (222,103 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $302 (1,361,848 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (724,093 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (81,827 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 991% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (120,297 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (264,048 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (280,943 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (440,582 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (674,016 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $41,456 (186,757,028 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (4,267 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (398,739 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (102,162 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (27,402 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (123,133 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (505,677 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (34,042 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.44 (20,019 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (19,979 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (14,968 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (8,898 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (117,666 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (215,608 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (135,689 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 (1,907,714 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (342,055 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 877% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (52,969 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.82 (26,213 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 555% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $11 (50,905 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1597% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (1,950,192 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (225 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (137,879 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (37,896 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1163% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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