Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 170% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (100,919 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 405% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (54,848 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (33,234 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 315% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (6,427 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (19,459 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 292% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (26,777 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (33,683 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (25,636 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (16,515 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (11,641 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 288% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (75,888 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 279% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (10,826 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 351% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (18,096 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 503% | |
Housing | + 156% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (21,336,401 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 2034% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (15,678,391 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1860% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (516,751 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (12,686,936 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (11,592,491 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (331,773 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (343,625 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (1,458,633 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (803,269 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (49,018 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 554% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (93,671 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (270,845 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (225,250 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (473,971 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (656,766 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, 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 | $29,175 (131,431,573 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (6,003 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (520,233 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (84,539 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (34,307 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (168,656 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (456,852 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (41,092 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (27,294 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (28,411 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (22,191 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (10,185 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (108,534 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (294,333 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (136,346 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (1,238,141 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (494,077 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1312% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (64,727 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (26,759 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 569% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (34,397 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1047% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (2,235,467 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (837 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (530,558 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (49,588 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1553% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 216 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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