Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (28元) | 42元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (20元) | 34元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,775 Ariary (13元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (5.62元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (26元) | 53元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (2.16元) | 5.82元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,806 Ariary (5.26元) | 5.36元 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,178 Ariary (47元) | 103元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (9元) | 8元 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Ariary (5,623元) | 8,839元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Ariary (3,749元) | 4,621元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (250元) | 386元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,862,680 Ariary (3,491元) | 5,293元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 945,773 Ariary (1,773元) | 3,034元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (1,312元) | 280元 | + 368% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (369元) | 87元 | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (2,812元) | 2,283元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (621元) | 525元 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,986 Ariary (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (287元) | 447元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (405元) | 235元 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (354元) | 608元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (466元) | 568元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (149,952元) | 129,883元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 211 Ariary (0.40元) | 7元 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (94元) | 154元 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (11元) | 32元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 357元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (23元) | 50元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (19元) | 33元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (3.75元) | 8元 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (5.99元) | 11元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (28元) | 74元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (37元) | 179元 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (56元) | 96元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (150元) | 359元 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (9元) | 67元 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (7元) | 32元 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (9元) | 28元 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (10,684元) | 3,283元 | + 225% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (75元) | 312元 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (9元) | 20元 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,523 prices entered by 294 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00187
CNY
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 12% cheaper than in China
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