Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 32) | R$ 39 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 37 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,708 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 5.59 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,572 Ariary (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,708 Ariary (R$ 3.50) | R$ 8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 Ariary (R$ 4.65) | R$ 25 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,236 Ariary (R$ 2.89) | R$ 7 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 3.88) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 32) | R$ 49 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,056 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,933 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 4.48 | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (R$ 1,293) | R$ 4,077 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700,000 Ariary (R$ 905) | R$ 2,743 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Ariary (R$ 259) | R$ 733 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (R$ 1,293) | R$ 3,014 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (R$ 776) | R$ 2,012 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 180,000 Ariary (R$ 233) | R$ 513 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Ariary (R$ 116) | R$ 89 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 1,940) | R$ 1,800 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Ariary (R$ 1,034) | R$ 653 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,761 Ariary (R$ 28) | R$ 31 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 65% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Ariary (R$ 65) | R$ 284 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Ariary (R$ 65) | R$ 289 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 388) | R$ 423 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Ariary (R$ 259) | R$ 324 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Ariary (R$ 38,791) | R$ 117,384 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,295 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (R$ 65) | R$ 244 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 267 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,305 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 3.88) | R$ 6 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 59 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 115 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Ariary (R$ 65) | R$ 60 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 245 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (R$ 103) | R$ 237 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 26) | R$ 32 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,000 Ariary (R$ 39) | R$ 16 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,698 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Ariary (R$ 129) | R$ 141 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,830 Ariary (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,434 prices entered by 1,482 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 34% cheaper than in Brazil
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