- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (R$ 25) | R$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (R$ 5.28) | R$ 3.26 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (R$ 2.26) | R$ 4.78 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (R$ 3.57) | R$ 5.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (R$ 2.03) | R$ 3.27 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (R$ 2.29) | R$ 4.56 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (R$ 4.56) | R$ 6 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (R$ 5.97) | R$ 3.25 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (R$ 3,389) | R$ 3,159 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (R$ 1,695) | R$ 1,945 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (R$ 254) | R$ 577 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (R$ 1,429) | R$ 2,160 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (R$ 887) | R$ 1,362 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (R$ 88) | R$ 408 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (R$ 220) | R$ 83 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (R$ 1,544) | R$ 1,727 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (R$ 419) | R$ 424 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (R$ 70) | R$ 17 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (R$ 170) | R$ 207 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (R$ 239) | R$ 181 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (R$ 209) | R$ 332 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (R$ 276) | R$ 256 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (R$ 52,064) | R$ 87,110 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.33 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (R$ 792) | R$ 203 | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 46 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (R$ 4.38) | R$ 6 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 4.08 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (R$ 40) | R$ 97 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (R$ 27) | R$ 51 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (R$ 126) | R$ 178 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 23 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (R$ 5.11) | R$ 9 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (R$ 4.46) | R$ 11 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (R$ 2,217) | R$ 2,720 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (R$ 212) | R$ 116 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.54) | R$ 10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 24,486 prices entered by 2,455 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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