Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Brazil
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Madagascar is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,000 Ariary (R$ 20) | R$ 35 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 9,600 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (R$ 3.39) | R$ 8 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (R$ 3.05) | R$ 6 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (R$ 3.05) | R$ 5.89 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 45 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.65) | R$ 9 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (R$ 5.65) | R$ 4.58 | + 23% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Madagascar is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (R$ 2,823) | R$ 3,853 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 1,694) | R$ 2,398 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 339) | R$ 716 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (R$ 1,129) | R$ 2,753 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (R$ 678) | R$ 1,661 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (R$ 565) | R$ 557 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (R$ 222) | R$ 91 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,923 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (R$ 374) | R$ 648 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 45) | R$ 30 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Madagascar is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (R$ 90) | R$ 262 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (R$ 226) | R$ 264 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (R$ 1,694) | R$ 411 | + 312% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (R$ 1,129) | R$ 322 | + 251% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Madagascar is 44% 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$ 90,350) | R$ 109,856 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (R$ 5.53) | R$ 5.65 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (R$ 79) | R$ 241 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Madagascar is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 21 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 49 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 276 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 99% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (R$ 11) | R$ 19 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (R$ 2.26) | R$ 7 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (R$ 3.61) | R$ 5.37 | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 57 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Madagascar | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (R$ 68) | R$ 110 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (R$ 45) | R$ 61 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (R$ 452) | R$ 225 | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (R$ 23) | R$ 30 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (R$ 6,437) | R$ 3,996 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (R$ 0.19) | R$ 1.08 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (R$ 339) | R$ 134 | + 152% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (R$ 3.98) | R$ 11 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,583 prices entered by 1,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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