- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (Rp 89,973) | Rp 65,531 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (Rp 48,642) | Rp 49,511 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (Rp 32,597) | Rp 30,885 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (Rp 18,762) | Rp 18,934 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (Rp 30,640) | Rp 22,695 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (Rp 8,024) | Rp 14,388 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Rp 55,179) | Rp 60,646 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (Rp 12,699) | Rp 37,954 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (Rp 7,204) | Rp 18,653 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (Rp 8,153) | Rp 31,286 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (Rp 91,716) | Rp 371,771 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (Rp 16,209) | Rp 18,926 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (Rp 21,211) | Rp 15,260 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (Rp 12,050,661) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (Rp 6,025,350) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (Rp 901,382) | Rp 887,496 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (Rp 5,081,847) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (Rp 3,153,684) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (Rp 311,182) | Rp 667,380 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (Rp 783,190) | Rp 252,522 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (Rp 5,489,973) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (Rp 1,491,373) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (Rp 63,143) | Rp 59,625 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (Rp 247,580) | Rp 55,089 | + 349% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (Rp 603,178) | Rp 659,239 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (Rp 851,215) | Rp 428,524 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (Rp 744,813) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Rp 980,295) | Rp 936,471 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (Rp 185,117,715) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (Rp 14,509) | Rp 8,791 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (Rp 2,816,457) | Rp 382,650 | + 636% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (Rp 27,490) | Rp 24,611 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (Rp 70,958) | Rp 90,441 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 332,164 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 39,421) | Rp 45,296 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (Rp 44,480) | Rp 23,390 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (Rp 58,608) | Rp 32,514 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (Rp 15,559) | Rp 15,188 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (Rp 22,103) | Rp 12,682 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (Rp 68,725) | Rp 81,236 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (Rp 143,622) | Rp 211,083 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (Rp 96,753) | Rp 98,679 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (Rp 447,977) | Rp 497,062 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (Rp 33,417) | Rp 118,309 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (Rp 18,156) | Rp 45,661 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (Rp 15,841) | Rp 54,748 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (Rp 7,884,211) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (Rp 970) | Rp 1,846 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (Rp 752,489) | Rp 521,125 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 19,711) | Rp 24,789 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,782 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia
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