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Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,688 Ariary (43元) | 48元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,052 Ariary (23元) | 34元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,754 Ariary (16元) | 14元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,788 Ariary (15元) | 15元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,228 Ariary (4.19元) | 8元 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (26元) | 61元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (6元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,761 Ariary (3.31元) | 6元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,703 Ariary (5.09元) | 5.64元 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,155 Ariary (45元) | 112元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,027 Ariary (9元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (19元) | 11元 | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (5,753元) | 8,932元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (2,876元) | 4,292元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (430元) | 423元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (2,426元) | 5,129元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 722,494 Ariary (1,360元) | 3,286元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (149元) | 281元 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (374元) | 88元 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (2,621元) | 2,046元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (712元) | 714元 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (30元) | 36元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (132元) | 40元 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (288元) | 525元 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (406元) | 281元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (356元) | 629元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (468元) | 675元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (88,370元) | 143,741元 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,469 Ariary (7元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,000 Ariary (75元) | 150元 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (13元) | 28元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (34元) | 33元 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 249元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (19元) | 31元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (21元) | 39元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (28元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (7元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (69元) | 155元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (46元) | 89元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 951元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115,332 Ariary (217元) | 386元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (16元) | 59元 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (8元) | 34元 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (8元) | 30元 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (3,764元) | 3,237元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (0.46元) | 1.04元 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (359元) | 297元 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (9元) | 21元 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,235 prices entered by 523 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00188
CNY
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in China
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