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 | 14,932 Ariary (Rp 55,292) | Rp 62,389 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (Rp 39,053) | Rp 50,984 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (Rp 25,371) | Rp 29,325 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Ariary (Rp 12,961) | Rp 18,889 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,743 Ariary (Rp 21,267) | Rp 26,350 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,073 Ariary (Rp 7,677) | Rp 15,739 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Rp 51,833) | Rp 69,458 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (Rp 12,753) | Rp 39,153 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (Rp 4,268) | Rp 19,538 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,039 Ariary (Rp 11,253) | Rp 30,210 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 74,061) | Rp 433,415 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (Rp 17,936) | Rp 15,764 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 37,030) | Rp 14,528 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,056,910 Ariary (Rp 11,319,853) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,528,460 Ariary (Rp 5,659,945) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (Rp 846,718) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Ariary (Rp 7,406,075) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 773,481 Ariary (Rp 2,864,229) | Rp 3,577,050 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (Rp 292,311) | Rp 660,848 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Ariary (Rp 407,334) | Rp 281,571 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,392,650 Ariary (Rp 5,157,035) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (Rp 1,400,929) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (Rp 59,314) | Rp 52,955 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (Rp 260,615) | Rp 55,185 | + 372% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (Rp 566,598) | Rp 658,752 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (Rp 799,593) | Rp 531,171 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (Rp 699,645) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Rp 920,845) | Rp 911,737 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Rp 296,243,011) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,331 Ariary (Rp 12,336) | Rp 9,131 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (Rp 185,152) | Rp 360,956 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 22,218) | Rp 32,065 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (Rp 46,288) | Rp 24,297 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 37,030) | Rp 30,182 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Rp 7,406) | Rp 19,131 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Rp 11,826) | Rp 14,080 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 55,546) | Rp 66,998 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 74,061) | Rp 184,609 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (Rp 111,091) | Rp 105,675 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (Rp 296,243) | Rp 433,102 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 18,515) | Rp 128,455 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (Rp 14,812) | Rp 46,128 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 18,515) | Rp 51,877 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 148,122) | Rp 588,150 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 18,515) | Rp 22,910 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,403 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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