- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (Rp 91,614) | Rp 66,170 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (Rp 49,530) | Rp 50,168 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (Rp 33,192) | Rp 30,939 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (Rp 19,104) | Rp 19,126 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (Rp 31,199) | Rp 24,203 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (Rp 8,171) | Rp 14,807 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Rp 56,186) | Rp 65,437 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (Rp 12,931) | Rp 37,029 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (Rp 7,335) | Rp 18,101 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (Rp 8,302) | Rp 31,555 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (Rp 93,390) | Rp 359,456 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (Rp 16,505) | Rp 18,755 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (Rp 21,598) | Rp 16,216 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (Rp 12,270,552) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (Rp 6,135,296) | Rp 9,342,630 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (Rp 917,830) | Rp 893,279 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (Rp 5,174,576) | Rp 8,592,610 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (Rp 3,211,230) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (Rp 316,861) | Rp 661,561 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (Rp 797,481) | Rp 272,688 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (Rp 5,590,150) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (Rp 1,518,587) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (Rp 64,296) | Rp 59,284 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (Rp 252,098) | Rp 56,285 | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (Rp 614,184) | Rp 612,994 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (Rp 866,747) | Rp 413,561 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (Rp 758,404) | Rp 987,674 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Rp 998,183) | Rp 827,434 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 212% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 212% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (Rp 188,495,602) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (Rp 14,774) | Rp 8,760 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (Rp 2,867,849) | Rp 371,911 | + 671% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (Rp 27,992) | Rp 24,611 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (Rp 72,253) | Rp 84,995 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 352,309 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 40,140) | Rp 45,191 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (Rp 45,291) | Rp 22,842 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (Rp 59,678) | Rp 33,755 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (Rp 15,843) | Rp 14,477 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (Rp 22,506) | Rp 13,066 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (Rp 69,979) | Rp 91,137 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (Rp 146,243) | Rp 209,668 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (Rp 98,519) | Rp 99,420 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 399,376 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (Rp 456,151) | Rp 482,715 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (Rp 34,027) | Rp 130,862 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (Rp 18,487) | Rp 47,236 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (Rp 16,130) | Rp 57,031 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (Rp 8,028,076) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (Rp 988) | Rp 1,544 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (Rp 766,220) | Rp 552,469 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 20,070) | Rp 24,285 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,000 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia
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