- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (元46) | 元53 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (元25) | 元33 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (元17) | 元15 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (元10) | 元16 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (元16) | 元16 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (元4.07) | 元8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (元28) | 元62 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (元6) | 元14 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (元3.65) | 元7 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (元4.13) | 元5.68 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (元46) | 元113 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (元11) | 元13 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (元6,107) | 元9,961 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (元3,053) | 元4,873 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (元457) | 元445 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (元2,575) | 元5,401 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (元1,598) | 元3,467 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (元158) | 元317 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (元397) | 元84 | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (元2,782) | 元2,420 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (元756) | 元670 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (元32) | 元40 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (元125) | 元39 | + 224% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (元306) | 元528 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (元431) | 元270 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (元377) | 元621 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (元497) | 元680 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 293% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 293% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (元93,813) | 元141,253 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (元7) | 元7 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (元1,427) | 元146 | + 880% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (元14) | 元26 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元263 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (元20) | 元30 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (元23) | 元38 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (元30) | 元39 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (元8) | 元9 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (元11) | 元13 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (元35) | 元60 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (元73) | 元165 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (元49) | 元93 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (元227) | 元403 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (元17) | 元61 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (元9) | 元34 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (元8) | 元32 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (元3,996) | 元3,320 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (元0.49) | 元0.65 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (元381) | 元355 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (元10) | 元21 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,460 prices entered by 589 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00200
CNY
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 43% more expensive than in China
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