Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (¥450) | ¥1,041 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (¥318) | ¥713 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (¥207) | ¥467 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Ariary (¥106) | ¥215 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,743 Ariary (¥173) | ¥287 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,073 Ariary (¥63) | ¥484 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (¥422) | ¥1,246 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (¥104) | ¥610 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (¥35) | ¥381 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,039 Ariary (¥92) | ¥267 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (¥603) | ¥1,801 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (¥146) | ¥223 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (¥302) | ¥242 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,056,910 Ariary (¥92,194) | ¥197,391 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,528,460 Ariary (¥46,097) | ¥112,128 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (¥6,896) | ¥15,296 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Ariary (¥60,319) | ¥119,023 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 773,481 Ariary (¥23,328) | ¥92,673 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (¥2,381) | ¥11,742 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Ariary (¥3,318) | ¥3,714 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,392,650 Ariary (¥42,001) | ¥37,069 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (¥11,410) | ¥10,892 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (¥483) | ¥749 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (¥2,123) | ¥1,906 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (¥4,615) | ¥6,528 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (¥6,512) | ¥4,644 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (¥5,698) | ¥7,956 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (¥7,500) | ¥13,013 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (¥2,412,748) | ¥2,936,380 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,331 Ariary (¥100) | ¥143 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (¥1,508) | ¥9,633 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (¥181) | ¥1,406 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (¥377) | ¥669 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (¥302) | ¥525 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (¥60) | ¥218 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (¥96) | ¥251 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (¥452) | ¥2,654 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (¥603) | ¥3,633 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (¥905) | ¥3,165 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (¥2,413) | ¥6,734 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (¥151) | ¥809 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (¥121) | ¥511 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (¥151) | ¥509 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (¥1,206) | ¥8,766 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (¥151) | ¥477 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,452 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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