Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Madagascar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 244 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 138 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 64 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 37 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 75 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 265 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 33 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Madagascar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (Mex$ 12,914) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (Mex$ 7,819) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 1,089 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (Mex$ 10,456) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (Mex$ 4,703) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (Mex$ 3,502) | Mex$ 844 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (Mex$ 985) | Mex$ 402 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (Mex$ 7,505) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (Mex$ 1,658) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 115 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Madagascar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 917 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,001) | Mex$ 652 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (Mex$ 2,001) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Madagascar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 400,264) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 504 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Madagascar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 84 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 199 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 580 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 76 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 55 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 58 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 30 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 231 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Madagascar | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 318 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 156 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 741 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 149 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 82 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 42 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (Mex$ 28,519) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 135% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (Mex$ 0.83) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (Mex$ 1,501) | Mex$ 909 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 67 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,519 prices entered by 1,082 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is about the same as in Mexico
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