- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26,777 Ariary (元53) | 元53 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,013 Ariary (元26) | 元33 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,750 Ariary (元13) | 元16 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,322 Ariary (元11) | 元16 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,466 Ariary (元17) | 元16 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,023 Ariary (元4.02) | 元8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,538 Ariary (元25) | 元61 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,626 Ariary (元7) | 元14 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,084 Ariary (元4.14) | 元7 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,887 Ariary (元5.74) | 元5.48 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,740 Ariary (元43) | 元110 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,439 Ariary (元9) | 元8 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,333 Ariary (元9) | 元12 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,351,350 Ariary (元4,676) | 元10,079 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,541,670 Ariary (元3,066) | 元4,984 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 233,333 Ariary (元464) | 元459 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,275,980 Ariary (元2,537) | 元5,239 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (元1,591) | 元3,610 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 Ariary (元239) | 元338 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250,000 Ariary (元497) | 元84 | + 495% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,594,690 Ariary (元3,171) | 元2,367 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 165,000 Ariary (元328) | 元657 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Ariary (元50) | 元39 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61,697 Ariary (元123) | 元36 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 145,000 Ariary (元288) | 元546 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 125,000 Ariary (元249) | 元260 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 190,000 Ariary (元378) | 元611 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,000 Ariary (元497) | 元604 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 422% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 422% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000,000 Ariary (元47,726) | 元143,255 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,799 Ariary (元8) | 元7 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,065,770 Ariary (元2,119) | 元153 | + 1287% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Ariary (元16) | 元25 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (元36) | 元43 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元265 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (元20) | 元31 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (元20) | 元44 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Ariary (元40) | 元38 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,000 Ariary (元12) | 元9 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,637 Ariary (元11) | 元12 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (元40) | 元60 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,602 Ariary (元69) | 元173 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23,392 Ariary (元47) | 元98 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元818 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,833 Ariary (元264) | 元416 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,375 Ariary (元21) | 元64 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,917 Ariary (元10) | 元34 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,458 Ariary (元7) | 元35 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (元3,977) | 元3,329 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (元0.49) | 元0.51 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (元380) | 元431 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (元10) | 元20 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,252 prices entered by 608 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00199
CNY
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MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 67% more expensive than in China
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