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Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,688 Ariary (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,052 Ariary (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,754 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (R$ 5.15) | R$ 3.37 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,788 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,228 Ariary (R$ 2.41) | R$ 4.90 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (R$ 3.73) | R$ 5.77 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,761 Ariary (R$ 1.91) | R$ 3.31 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,703 Ariary (R$ 2.92) | R$ 4.62 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,155 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,027 Ariary (R$ 5.44) | R$ 6 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 3.13 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (R$ 3,307) | R$ 3,055 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (R$ 1,654) | R$ 1,895 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (R$ 247) | R$ 670 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (R$ 1,395) | R$ 2,127 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 722,494 Ariary (R$ 782) | R$ 1,297 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (R$ 85) | R$ 403 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (R$ 215) | R$ 80 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (R$ 1,507) | R$ 1,730 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (R$ 409) | R$ 419 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (R$ 76) | R$ 17 | + 356% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (R$ 166) | R$ 204 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (R$ 234) | R$ 181 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (R$ 204) | R$ 334 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (R$ 269) | R$ 253 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (R$ 50,803) | R$ 86,536 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,469 Ariary (R$ 3.75) | R$ 4.39 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 43) | R$ 203 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 53 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 233 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (R$ 4.27) | R$ 5.90 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 4.02 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 38 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (R$ 39) | R$ 97 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (R$ 27) | R$ 49 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115,332 Ariary (R$ 125) | R$ 179 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 23 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 4.33) | R$ 9 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (R$ 4.35) | R$ 11 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (R$ 2,164) | R$ 2,609 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.22 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (R$ 207) | R$ 111 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.41) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 20,420 prices entered by 2,040 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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