Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (Rp 56,675) | Rp 61,205 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 55,183) | Rp 48,353 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (Rp 23,342) | Rp 29,046 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (Rp 19,436) | Rp 21,836 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (Rp 22,344) | Rp 22,834 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,630 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Rp 51,494) | Rp 66,405 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (Rp 14,716) | Rp 43,134 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,263 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (Rp 11,645) | Rp 34,771 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (Rp 100,477) | Rp 406,659 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (Rp 8,829) | Rp 17,291 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (Rp 11,037) | Rp 16,247 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (Rp 9,495,237) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (Rp 5,749,323) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (Rp 490,973) | Rp 801,210 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (Rp 7,687,985) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (Rp 3,458,096) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (Rp 2,575,219) | Rp 505,106 | + 410% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Rp 724,622) | Rp 237,062 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (Rp 5,518,326) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Rp 1,219,278) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (Rp 40,465) | Rp 57,323 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,103,665) | Rp 648,513 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (Rp 735,777) | Rp 480,172 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (Rp 1,471,554) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Rp 914,839) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 16% 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 294,310,733) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (Rp 6,973) | Rp 9,337 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Rp 22,073) | Rp 19,709 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Rp 55,183) | Rp 108,192 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (Rp 87,373) | Rp 22,334 | + 291% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Rp 36,789) | Rp 30,094 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Rp 7,358) | Rp 22,886 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Rp 11,749) | Rp 11,284 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Madagascar | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 147,155) | Rp 261,585 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (Rp 147,155) | Rp 99,216 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (Rp 137,212) | Rp 573,242 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Rp 18,394) | Rp 159,890 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (Rp 14,716) | Rp 39,869 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (Rp 14,417) | Rp 65,361 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Rp 20,969,640) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (Rp 613) | Rp 2,093 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (Rp 1,103,665) | Rp 509,555 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (Rp 12,975) | Rp 32,683 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 462 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
3.679
IDR
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is about the same as in Indonesia
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