Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 138% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 138% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Toronto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (86,519 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 333% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (45,444 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (32,955 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 312% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.79 (12,562 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$6 (21,134 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 326% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.28 (17,519 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (45,454 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.91 (16,287 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.10 (13,590 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (10,886 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 263% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (64,057 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 220% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.52 (11,694 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 387% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.02 (10,023 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 234% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 94% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Toronto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,916 (12,994,961 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1199% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,914 (9,669,282 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1109% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (801,791 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,533 (8,405,041 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,008 (6,663,205 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$137 (455,836 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (172,069 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$530 (1,759,421 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (592,498 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (47,864 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 538% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (95,579 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Toronto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (223,297 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (186,539 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (509,990 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$188 (624,813 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Toronto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,400 (107,519,024 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 (5,074 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$149 (494,686 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$27 (87,999 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Toronto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$15 (50,616 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$52 (172,400 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (276,921 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$14 (45,114 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (24,897 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (30,447 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.83 (16,037 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.54 (15,077 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$38 (126,847 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 57% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Toronto | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (238,738 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (101,129 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$253 (838,948 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (454,220 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 1198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (56,769 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (20,320 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 408% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (31,233 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 941% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (2,505,826 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (1,160 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (270,759 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (51,008 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1600% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 763 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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