Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (108,645 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 443% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (55,323 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (32,456 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 306% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (9,372 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (33,111 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 567% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (31,294 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (59,502 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (20,308 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (9,867 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (25,215 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 740% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (70,073 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 250% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (14,147 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 489% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (10,747 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 258% | |
Housing | + 189% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (25,202,231 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 2420% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (19,442,499 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 2330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (804,971 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (14,383,969 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (11,967,127 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (464,911 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (281,414 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (1,144,252 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (646,269 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (49,368 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 558% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (242,299 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (292,387 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (226,245 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (455,852 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (649,508 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (146,528,279 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (5,992 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (427,053 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (88,221 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (38,561 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (62,254 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (719,575 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (59,470 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (23,955 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (38,030 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (25,931 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (13,169 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (148,137 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (261,394 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (161,349 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (1,298,084 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (456,212 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1203% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (79,708 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (25,311 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 533% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (44,759 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1392% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (1,675,738 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1,107 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (477,399 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (58,013 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1834% | |
TOTAL | + 109% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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