Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 226 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 122 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 54 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 71 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 41 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 227 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 30 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (Mex$ 13,757) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (Mex$ 8,330) | Mex$ 8,617 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 970 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (Mex$ 11,138) | Mex$ 10,248 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (Mex$ 5,010) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (Mex$ 3,731) | Mex$ 693 | + 439% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Mex$ 1,050) | Mex$ 387 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (Mex$ 7,995) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Mex$ 1,767) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 98 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,599) | Mex$ 861 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 672 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (Mex$ 2,132) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Mex$ 1,325) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 426,402) | Mex$ 358,397 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 553 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 75 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 546 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 79 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 49 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 58 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 31 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 294 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 150 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 669 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 122 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 71 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 40 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Mex$ 30,381) | Mex$ 11,185 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (Mex$ 0.89) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,599) | Mex$ 966 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 62 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,462 prices entered by 1,240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00533
MXN
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MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is about the same as in Mexico
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