Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 177 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 110 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,775 Ariary (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 33 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 68 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 23 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,806 Ariary (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,178 Ariary (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 225 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 20 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 17,441) | Mex$ 18,680 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 11,627) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 1,243 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,862,680 Ariary (Mex$ 10,829) | Mex$ 10,829 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 945,773 Ariary (Mex$ 5,498) | Mex$ 5,575 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (Mex$ 4,070) | Mex$ 846 | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 379 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (Mex$ 8,720) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Mex$ 1,927) | Mex$ 1,948 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,986 Ariary (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 101 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (Mex$ 890) | Mex$ 844 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 615 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 1,537 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Mex$ 1,446) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 465,086) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 211 Ariary (Mex$ 1.23) | Mex$ 20 | - 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 499 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 83 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 530 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 48 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 56 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 29 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 187 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 339 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 140 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 951 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 658 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 114 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 61 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 40 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Mex$ 33,137) | Mex$ 9,553 | + 247% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 924 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 57 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,638 prices entered by 1,382 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 9% more expensive than in Mexico
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