Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (R$ 22) | R$ 28 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 21) | R$ 27 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 3.94 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 4.28) | R$ 5.54 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 5.71) | R$ 7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (R$ 1.65) | R$ 4.61 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (R$ 4.52) | R$ 4.98 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (R$ 39) | R$ 39 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (R$ 3.43) | R$ 7 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 4.28) | R$ 3.47 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (R$ 3,685) | R$ 3,055 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (R$ 2,231) | R$ 1,836 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (R$ 191) | R$ 501 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (R$ 2,984) | R$ 2,153 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (R$ 1,342) | R$ 1,313 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (R$ 999) | R$ 369 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (R$ 281) | R$ 80 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 2,142) | R$ 1,697 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (R$ 473) | R$ 480 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 428) | R$ 199 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (R$ 286) | R$ 187 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (R$ 571) | R$ 329 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (R$ 355) | R$ 248 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (R$ 114,219) | R$ 89,783 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (R$ 2.71) | R$ 4.64 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (R$ 2.86) | R$ 5.89 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (R$ 4.56) | R$ 4.15 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 45 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 57) | R$ 94 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 57) | R$ 53 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (R$ 53) | R$ 176 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 25 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 5.71) | R$ 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (R$ 5.60) | R$ 10 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (R$ 8,138) | R$ 3,584 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.32 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 428) | R$ 117 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (R$ 5.04) | R$ 10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,871 prices entered by 1,814 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 21% more expensive than in Brazil
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