- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (44元) | 53元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (3.95元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (27元) | 61元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (3.55元) | 7元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (4.02元) | 5.78元 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (45元) | 111元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (10元) | 12元 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (5,936元) | 9,733元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (2,968元) | 4,487元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (444元) | 446元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (2,503元) | 5,612元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (1,553元) | 3,578元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (153元) | 325元 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (386元) | 85元 | + 352% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (2,704元) | 2,229元 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (735元) | 670元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (31元) | 39元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (122元) | 38元 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (297元) | 558元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (419元) | 270元 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (367元) | 612元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (483元) | 685元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 272% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 272% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (91,186元) | 143,984元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (1,387元) | 153元 | + 809% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (14元) | 27元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (35元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 456元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (19元) | 28元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (22元) | 37元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (29元) | 37元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (8元) | 10元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (34元) | 60元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (71元) | 155元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (48元) | 87元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (221元) | 368元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (16元) | 60元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (9元) | 34元 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (8元) | 34元 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (3,884元) | 3,274元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (0.48元) | 1.00元 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (371元) | 300元 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (10元) | 20元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,502 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00194
CNY
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 40% more expensive than in China
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