Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (Rp 101,912) | Rp 44,863 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (Rp 60,993) | Rp 54,330 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (Rp 27,959) | Rp 27,591 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 20,382) | Rp 19,917 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (Rp 31,130) | Rp 25,297 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (Rp 10,191) | Rp 18,627 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (Rp 84,927) | Rp 55,732 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (Rp 19,148) | Rp 43,429 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (Rp 9,188) | Rp 21,967 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (Rp 9,188) | Rp 34,412 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 67,942) | Rp 337,317 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 16,985) | Rp 22,207 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 16,985) | Rp 17,971 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (Rp 8,492,703) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (Rp 5,095,622) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,019,124) | Rp 528,780 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (Rp 3,397,081) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (Rp 2,038,249) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (Rp 1,698,541) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Rp 669,116) | Rp 410,662 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,400,000 Ariary (Rp 4,755,914) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Rp 1,125,881) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 135,883) | Rp 56,742 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (Rp 271,766) | Rp 624,572 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (Rp 679,416) | Rp 443,680 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (Rp 5,095,622) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 320% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (Rp 3,397,081) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Rp 271,766,487) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (Rp 16,646) | Rp 12,273 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (Rp 239,040) | Rp 150,291 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 20,382) | Rp 36,367 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 67,942) | Rp 60,467 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 351,050 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 50,956) | Rp 130,123 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (Rp 80,681) | Rp 21,655 | + 273% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 33,971) | Rp 34,558 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Rp 6,794) | Rp 30,035 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Rp 10,849) | Rp 15,580 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 67,942) | Rp 88,350 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (Rp 203,825) | Rp 216,012 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 135,883) | Rp 104,481 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (Rp 1,358,832) | Rp 383,761 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 67,942) | Rp 162,937 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (Rp 40,765) | Rp 36,298 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 20,382) | Rp 40,791 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Rp 19,363,362) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (Rp 566) | Rp 2,029 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,019,124) | Rp 496,553 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (Rp 11,981) | Rp 35,528 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 668 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.397
IDR
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is about the same as in Indonesia
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