Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (R$ 15) | R$ 25 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 3.39 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,775 Ariary (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 4.21) | R$ 5.58 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 5.61) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (R$ 1.62) | R$ 4.02 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,806 Ariary (R$ 3.94) | R$ 4.72 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,178 Ariary (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 3.38 | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Ariary (R$ 4,209) | R$ 3,357 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Ariary (R$ 2,806) | R$ 1,909 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (R$ 187) | R$ 505 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,862,680 Ariary (R$ 2,613) | R$ 1,981 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 945,773 Ariary (R$ 1,327) | R$ 1,293 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (R$ 982) | R$ 297 | + 230% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (R$ 276) | R$ 79 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 2,104) | R$ 1,517 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (R$ 465) | R$ 438 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,986 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (R$ 215) | R$ 212 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (R$ 303) | R$ 176 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (R$ 265) | R$ 306 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (R$ 349) | R$ 240 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (R$ 112,240) | R$ 87,541 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 211 Ariary (R$ 0.30) | R$ 4.32 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (R$ 70) | R$ 209 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (R$ 2.81) | R$ 5.38 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (R$ 4.48) | R$ 3.67 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 21) | R$ 40 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 28) | R$ 100 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (R$ 42) | R$ 52 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (R$ 112) | R$ 180 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 5.61) | R$ 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (R$ 7,997) | R$ 3,003 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 56) | R$ 114 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,066 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00140
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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