Cost of living in Madagascar compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Madagascar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (₨561) | ₨376 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (₨336) | ₨331 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (₨154) | ₨167 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (₨112) | ₨58 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (₨171) | ₨91 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (₨56) | ₨38 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (₨468) | ₨248 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (₨105) | ₨153 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (₨51) | ₨31 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (₨51) | ₨171 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (₨374) | ₨788 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (₨94) | ₨91 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (₨94) | ₨37 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Madagascar | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (₨46,763) | ₨37,186 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨28,058) | ₨23,125 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (₨5,612) | ₨5,799 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨18,705) | ₨25,043 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (₨11,223) | ₨16,133 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (₨9,353) | ₨6,512 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (₨3,684) | ₨622 | + 493% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,400,000 Ariary (₨26,187) | ₨30,817 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨6,199) | ₨11,976 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (₨748) | ₨538 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Madagascar | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (₨1,496) | ₨2,477 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (₨3,741) | ₨2,797 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨28,058) | ₨4,303 | + 552% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨18,705) | ₨3,087 | + 506% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Madagascar | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (₨1,496,408) | ₨1,248,440 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (₨92) | ₨104 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (₨1,316) | ₨1,115 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Madagascar | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨112) | ₨144 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (₨374) | ₨241 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨891 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (₨281) | ₨413 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (₨444) | ₨226 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (₨187) | ₨274 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (₨37) | ₨170 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (₨60) | ₨96 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (₨374) | ₨309 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Madagascar | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (₨1,122) | ₨1,438 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (₨748) | ₨603 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (₨7,482) | ₨1,942 | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (₨374) | ₨733 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (₨224) | ₨229 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (₨112) | ₨183 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (₨106,619) | ₨50,214 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (₨3.12) | ₨1.43 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (₨5,612) | ₨1,560 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (₨66) | ₨266 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,833 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 33% more expensive than in India
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