Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (R$ 33) | R$ 36 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 35 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 5.46 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 3.32) | R$ 8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (R$ 2.99) | R$ 5.75 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (R$ 2.99) | R$ 5.87 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 22) | R$ 44 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.53) | R$ 9 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.53) | R$ 4.96 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (R$ 2,767) | R$ 3,780 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 1,660) | R$ 2,491 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 332) | R$ 599 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (R$ 1,107) | R$ 2,697 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (R$ 664) | R$ 1,667 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (R$ 553) | R$ 597 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (R$ 218) | R$ 90 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,400,000 Ariary (R$ 1,549) | R$ 1,960 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (R$ 367) | R$ 648 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 44) | R$ 30 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (R$ 89) | R$ 258 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (R$ 221) | R$ 255 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 1,660) | R$ 408 | + 307% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (R$ 1,107) | R$ 315 | + 252% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (R$ 88,540) | R$ 116,731 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (R$ 5.42) | R$ 5.50 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (R$ 78) | R$ 235 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 21 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 22) | R$ 46 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 259 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 19 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (R$ 2.21) | R$ 7 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (R$ 3.53) | R$ 5.40 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 22) | R$ 55 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (R$ 66) | R$ 110 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 44) | R$ 64 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (R$ 443) | R$ 206 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 22) | R$ 29 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (R$ 6,309) | R$ 4,322 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (R$ 0.18) | R$ 1.26 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 332) | R$ 131 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (R$ 3.90) | R$ 11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,045 prices entered by 1,758 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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