Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 31 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 4.40 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 5.06) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.86 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (R$ 4.01) | R$ 5.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (R$ 35) | R$ 43 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (R$ 3.04) | R$ 8 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 3.80) | R$ 3.79 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (R$ 3,268) | R$ 2,823 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (R$ 1,979) | R$ 1,997 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (R$ 169) | R$ 590 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (R$ 2,646) | R$ 2,234 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (R$ 1,190) | R$ 1,471 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (R$ 886) | R$ 418 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (R$ 249) | R$ 84 | + 198% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 1,899) | R$ 1,988 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (R$ 420) | R$ 588 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 380) | R$ 241 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (R$ 253) | R$ 218 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (R$ 506) | R$ 347 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (R$ 315) | R$ 263 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (R$ 101,297) | R$ 98,744 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (R$ 2.40) | R$ 7 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 13% 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$ 17 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (R$ 2.53) | R$ 6 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.63 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 51) | R$ 93 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 51) | R$ 54 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (R$ 47) | R$ 190 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 28 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (R$ 5.06) | R$ 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (R$ 4.96) | R$ 10 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (R$ 7,217) | R$ 3,925 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.29 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 380) | R$ 123 | + 208% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (R$ 4.47) | R$ 12 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,255 prices entered by 2,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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