- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 119 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 94 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 66 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 31 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 62 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 223 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (Mex$ 17,408) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (Mex$ 8,704) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (Mex$ 1,302) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (Mex$ 7,341) | Mex$ 11,938 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (Mex$ 4,556) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 381 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (Mex$ 7,931) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (Mex$ 2,154) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 105 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 87 | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 811 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (Mex$ 1,230) | Mex$ 667 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (Mex$ 1,076) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (Mex$ 1,416) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 315% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 315% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (Mex$ 267,411) | Mex$ 313,588 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (Mex$ 4,068) | Mex$ 464 | + 776% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 75 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 189 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 548 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 70 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 48 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 54 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 124 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 378 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 136 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (Mex$ 647) | Mex$ 742 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 103 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 54 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 44 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (Mex$ 11,389) | Mex$ 10,271 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (Mex$ 1.40) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (Mex$ 1,087) | Mex$ 724 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 52 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,502 prices entered by 1,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 73% more expensive than in Mexico
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