Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (26元) | 55元 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (14元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (9元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (5.15元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (24元) | 56元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (1.98元) | 7元 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (5.43元) | 6元 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (47元) | 119元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (4.12元) | 9元 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (5.15元) | 10元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (4,430元) | 7,672元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (2,683元) | 4,711元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (229元) | 412元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (3,587元) | 7,031元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (1,614元) | 4,064元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (1,202元) | 279元 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (338元) | 88元 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (2,575元) | 2,091元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (569元) | 619元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (19元) | 43元 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 41元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (515元) | 415元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (343元) | 211元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (687元) | 590元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (427元) | 663元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (137,325元) | 159,594元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (3.25元) | 6元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 176元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (10元) | 30元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (26元) | 35元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (41元) | 38元 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (17元) | 36元 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (3.43元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (5.48元) | 11元 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 80元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (69元) | 206元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (69元) | 98元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (64元) | 429元 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (9元) | 67元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (7元) | 35元 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (7元) | 32元 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (9,784元) | 3,535元 | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (0.29元) | 0.68元 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (515元) | 481元 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (6元) | 23元 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,955 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00172
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 18% cheaper than in China
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