Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (¥441) | ¥941 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (¥430) | ¥695 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (¥229) | ¥426 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (¥151) | ¥203 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (¥174) | ¥244 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (¥86) | ¥653 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (¥401) | ¥888 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (¥115) | ¥792 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (¥33) | ¥389 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (¥91) | ¥306 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (¥782) | ¥1,351 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (¥69) | ¥185 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (¥86) | ¥246 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (¥73,926) | ¥295,978 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (¥44,762) | ¥169,167 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (¥3,823) | ¥25,258 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (¥59,856) | ¥144,655 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (¥26,923) | ¥80,593 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (¥20,050) | ¥13,235 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (¥5,642) | ¥4,060 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (¥42,964) | ¥55,604 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (¥9,493) | ¥10,692 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (¥315) | ¥778 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (¥8,593) | ¥6,849 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (¥5,728) | ¥4,780 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (¥11,457) | ¥8,249 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (¥7,123) | ¥12,511 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (¥2,291,395) | ¥2,585,890 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (¥54) | ¥135 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (¥1,432) | ¥10,445 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (¥172) | ¥1,225 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (¥430) | ¥812 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (¥680) | ¥655 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (¥286) | ¥501 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (¥57) | ¥170 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (¥91) | ¥229 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,983 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (¥1,146) | ¥3,633 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (¥1,146) | ¥3,657 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (¥1,068) | ¥6,422 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (¥143) | ¥1,122 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (¥115) | ¥445 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (¥112) | ¥556 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (¥163,262) | ¥52,544 | + 211% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (¥5) | ¥40 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (¥8,593) | ¥9,497 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (¥101) | ¥525 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 798 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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