Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Ariary (Rp 89,206) | Rp 62,394 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,000 Ariary (Rp 64,228) | Rp 60,225 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (Rp 29,367) | Rp 32,593 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,708 Ariary (Rp 16,800) | Rp 24,589 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,572 Ariary (Rp 34,156) | Rp 31,337 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,708 Ariary (Rp 9,664) | Rp 14,750 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 Ariary (Rp 12,846) | Rp 72,901 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 35,682) | Rp 45,403 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,236 Ariary (Rp 7,979) | Rp 22,376 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,000 Ariary (Rp 10,705) | Rp 32,966 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Ariary (Rp 89,206) | Rp 344,694 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,056 Ariary (Rp 39,449) | Rp 18,943 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,933 Ariary (Rp 24,737) | Rp 15,178 | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 53% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (Rp 3,568,240) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700,000 Ariary (Rp 2,497,768) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Ariary (Rp 713,648) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (Rp 3,568,240) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (Rp 2,140,944) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 180,000 Ariary (Rp 642,283) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Ariary (Rp 321,142) | Rp 378,883 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (Rp 5,352,361) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Ariary (Rp 2,854,592) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,761 Ariary (Rp 77,649) | Rp 91,402 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 57% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Ariary (Rp 178,412) | Rp 759,724 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Ariary (Rp 178,412) | Rp 458,661 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,070,472) | Rp 1,371,810 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Ariary (Rp 713,648) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Ariary (Rp 107,047,210) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,295 Ariary (Rp 18,895) | Rp 12,092 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (Rp 178,412) | Rp 199,904 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 21,409) | Rp 22,456 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 53,524) | Rp 66,604 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Ariary (Rp 89,206) | Rp 26,592 | + 235% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 71,365) | Rp 33,023 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,305 Ariary (Rp 22,498) | Rp 27,953 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Ariary (Rp 10,705) | Rp 21,349 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 53,524) | Rp 84,361 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 71,365) | Rp 261,890 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Ariary (Rp 178,412) | Rp 96,262 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (Rp 285,459) | Rp 397,663 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (Rp 71,365) | Rp 149,637 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,000 Ariary (Rp 107,047) | Rp 38,785 | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 21,409) | Rp 50,891 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Ariary (Rp 356,824) | Rp 433,566 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,830 Ariary (Rp 99,304) | Rp 42,636 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
3.568
IDR
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia
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