Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Madagascar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (Taka 722) | Taka 353 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (Taka 432) | Taka 391 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (Taka 198) | Taka 192 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (Taka 144) | Taka 87 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (Taka 220) | Taka 141 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (Taka 72) | Taka 84 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (Taka 602) | Taka 706 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (Taka 136) | Taka 255 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (Taka 65) | Taka 54 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (Taka 65) | Taka 488 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (Taka 481) | Taka 1,565 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (Taka 120) | Taka 124 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (Taka 120) | Taka 55 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Madagascar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (Taka 60,155) | Taka 33,953 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (Taka 36,093) | Taka 26,922 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (Taka 7,219) | Taka 4,016 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (Taka 24,062) | Taka 61,660 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (Taka 14,437) | Taka 24,728 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (Taka 12,031) | Taka 3,381 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Taka 4,739) | Taka 867 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 44,419 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Taka 7,975) | Taka 19,150 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (Taka 962) | Taka 561 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Madagascar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (Taka 1,925) | Taka 1,826 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (Taka 4,812) | Taka 3,700 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (Taka 36,093) | Taka 4,382 | + 724% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (Taka 24,062) | Taka 4,090 | + 488% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Madagascar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Taka 1,924,967) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (Taka 118) | Taka 135 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (Taka 1,693) | Taka 2,087 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Madagascar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Taka 144) | Taka 228 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (Taka 481) | Taka 647 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,685 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Taka 361) | Taka 409 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (Taka 571) | Taka 325 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Taka 241) | Taka 468 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Taka 48) | Taka 94 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Taka 77) | Taka 172 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (Taka 481) | Taka 640 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Madagascar | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (Taka 1,444) | Taka 1,089 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (Taka 962) | Taka 941 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,610 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (Taka 9,625) | Taka 3,685 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (Taka 481) | Taka 790 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (Taka 289) | Taka 266 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (Taka 144) | Taka 481 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Taka 137,154) | Taka 35,756 | + 284% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (Taka 4.01) | Taka 2.24 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (Taka 7,219) | Taka 3,261 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (Taka 85) | Taka 300 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 740 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02406
BDT
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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