Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Madagascar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (26元) | 43元 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (25元) | 37元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (11元) | 17元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (10元) | 16元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 9元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (23元) | 48元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (5.29元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (46元) | 97元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (4.01元) | 9元 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (5.02元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Madagascar | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (4,316元) | 13,898元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (2,613元) | 8,379元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (223元) | 462元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (3,495元) | 6,525元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (1,572元) | 4,376元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (1,171元) | 516元 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (329元) | 140元 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (2,508元) | 1,829元 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (554元) | 546元 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (18元) | 50元 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Madagascar | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (502元) | 511元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (334元) | 288元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (669元) | 654元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (416元) | 844元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Madagascar | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (133,781元) | 148,501元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (3.17元) | 8元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Madagascar | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (10元) | 28元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (25元) | 30元 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (40元) | 19元 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (17元) | 44元 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (3.34元) | 21元 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (5.34元) | 16元 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 82元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Madagascar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (67元) | 260元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (67元) | 122元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (62元) | 319元 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (8元) | 90元 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (7元) | 31元 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (7元) | 19元 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (9,532元) | 2,968元 | + 221% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (0.28元) | 0.24元 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (502元) | 410元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (5.90元) | 38元 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00167
CNY
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 25% cheaper than in China
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