Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (Rp 59,340) | Rp 48,924 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 57,778) | Rp 55,115 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (Rp 30,815) | Rp 32,165 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (Rp 20,350) | Rp 20,580 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (Rp 23,395) | Rp 25,337 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (Rp 11,556) | Rp 17,064 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Rp 53,916) | Rp 61,721 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (Rp 15,407) | Rp 37,576 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (Rp 4,440) | Rp 19,651 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (Rp 12,193) | Rp 33,333 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (Rp 105,201) | Rp 374,037 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (Rp 9,244) | Rp 18,761 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (Rp 11,556) | Rp 18,326 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (Rp 9,941,717) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (Rp 6,019,665) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (Rp 514,059) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (Rp 8,049,485) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (Rp 3,620,701) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (Rp 2,696,310) | Rp 979,539 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Rp 758,695) | Rp 329,516 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (Rp 5,777,806) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Rp 1,276,610) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (Rp 42,368) | Rp 66,640 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,155,561) | Rp 680,041 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (Rp 770,374) | Rp 424,371 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (Rp 1,540,748) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Rp 957,856) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Rp 308,149,661) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (Rp 7,301) | Rp 8,926 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (Rp 192,594) | Rp 228,023 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 23,111) | Rp 23,270 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 57,778) | Rp 80,956 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (Rp 91,482) | Rp 22,650 | + 304% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 38,519) | Rp 44,295 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Rp 7,704) | Rp 22,030 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Rp 12,301) | Rp 12,336 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 89,053 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 154,075) | Rp 176,169 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 154,075) | Rp 105,763 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (Rp 143,664) | Rp 361,319 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 19,259) | Rp 133,391 | - 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (Rp 15,407) | Rp 36,857 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (Rp 15,095) | Rp 48,318 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Rp 21,955,663) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (Rp 642) | Rp 1,787 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,155,561) | Rp 604,695 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (Rp 13,585) | Rp 28,321 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 894 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia
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