- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26,777 Ariary (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,013 Ariary (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,750 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,322 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 3.18 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,466 Ariary (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,023 Ariary (R$ 2.34) | R$ 4.68 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,538 Ariary (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,626 Ariary (R$ 4.20) | R$ 5.69 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,084 Ariary (R$ 2.41) | R$ 3.47 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,887 Ariary (R$ 3.34) | R$ 4.53 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,740 Ariary (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,439 Ariary (R$ 5.14) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,333 Ariary (R$ 5.02) | R$ 3.24 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,351,350 Ariary (R$ 2,721) | R$ 3,156 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,541,670 Ariary (R$ 1,784) | R$ 1,974 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 233,333 Ariary (R$ 270) | R$ 540 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,275,980 Ariary (R$ 1,477) | R$ 2,050 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (R$ 926) | R$ 1,284 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 Ariary (R$ 139) | R$ 405 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250,000 Ariary (R$ 289) | R$ 84 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,594,690 Ariary (R$ 1,846) | R$ 1,744 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 165,000 Ariary (R$ 191) | R$ 431 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61,697 Ariary (R$ 71) | R$ 17 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 145,000 Ariary (R$ 168) | R$ 210 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125,000 Ariary (R$ 145) | R$ 184 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,000 Ariary (R$ 220) | R$ 333 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 Ariary (R$ 289) | R$ 256 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 263% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 263% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000,000 Ariary (R$ 27,778) | R$ 84,962 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,799 Ariary (R$ 4.40) | R$ 4.06 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,065,770 Ariary (R$ 1,234) | R$ 199 | + 521% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (R$ 21) | R$ 45 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 232 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 5.98 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,637 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 4.12 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 38 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,602 Ariary (R$ 40) | R$ 98 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,392 Ariary (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 201 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,833 Ariary (R$ 154) | R$ 175 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,375 Ariary (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,917 Ariary (R$ 5.69) | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,458 Ariary (R$ 4.00) | R$ 11 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (R$ 2,315) | R$ 2,844 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.18 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (R$ 221) | R$ 130 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.79) | R$ 10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 27,995 prices entered by 2,986 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 73% more expensive than in Brazil
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