- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (¥688) | ¥1,011 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (¥372) | ¥711 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (¥249) | ¥445 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (¥144) | ¥198 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (¥234) | ¥270 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (¥61) | ¥689 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (¥422) | ¥889 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (¥97) | ¥637 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (¥55) | ¥430 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (¥62) | ¥262 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (¥702) | ¥1,549 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (¥124) | ¥212 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (¥162) | ¥195 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (¥92,205) | ¥242,113 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (¥46,103) | ¥121,422 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (¥6,897) | ¥21,895 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (¥38,883) | ¥116,929 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (¥24,130) | ¥79,022 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (¥2,381) | ¥12,611 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (¥5,993) | ¥4,156 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (¥42,006) | ¥55,558 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (¥11,411) | ¥16,830 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (¥483) | ¥693 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (¥1,894) | ¥1,827 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (¥4,615) | ¥7,207 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (¥6,513) | ¥4,012 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (¥5,699) | ¥8,444 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (¥7,501) | ¥15,007 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (¥1,416,417) | ¥2,657,440 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (¥111) | ¥147 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (¥21,550) | ¥11,877 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (¥210) | ¥1,278 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (¥543) | ¥1,016 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (¥302) | ¥630 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (¥340) | ¥711 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (¥448) | ¥484 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (¥119) | ¥145 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (¥169) | ¥213 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (¥526) | ¥2,946 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (¥1,099) | ¥4,119 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (¥740) | ¥3,373 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (¥3,428) | ¥8,157 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (¥256) | ¥903 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (¥139) | ¥498 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (¥121) | ¥551 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (¥60,326) | ¥49,094 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (¥7) | ¥58 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (¥5,758) | ¥10,056 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (¥151) | ¥474 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,889 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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