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Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,688 Ariary (2,321 ₦) | 2,397 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,052 Ariary (1,233 ₦) | 2,148 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,754 Ariary (896 ₦) | 954 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (487 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,788 Ariary (797 ₦) | 576 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,228 Ariary (228 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (1,432 ₦) | 2,200 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (352 ₦) | 1,163 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,761 Ariary (180 ₦) | 817 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,703 Ariary (276 ₦) | 292 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,155 Ariary (2,471 ₦) | 2,249 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,027 Ariary (514 ₦) | 365 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (1,023 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (312,749 ₦) | 376,450 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (156,375 ₦) | 272,128 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (23,393 ₦) | 28,603 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (131,888 ₦) | 239,407 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 722,494 Ariary (73,917 ₦) | 127,038 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (8,076 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (20,326 ₦) | 6,965 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (142,480 ₦) | 106,872 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (38,705 ₦) | 33,227 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (1,639 ₦) | 1,496 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (7,200 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (15,654 ₦) | 7,326 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (22,091 ₦) | 11,477 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (19,330 ₦) | 16,918 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (25,441 ₦) | 28,327 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (4,804,328 ₦) | 5,020,720 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,469 Ariary (355 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,000 Ariary (4,092 ₦) | 9,738 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (713 ₦) | 2,038 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (1,842 ₦) | 1,832 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (1,023 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (1,154 ₦) | 1,138 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (1,521 ₦) | 1,261 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (404 ₦) | 362 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (574 ₦) | 472 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (1,784 ₦) | 2,142 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (3,727 ₦) | 4,875 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (2,511 ₦) | 3,142 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,548 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115,332 Ariary (11,799 ₦) | 15,159 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (867 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (409 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (411 ₦) | 628 ₦ | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (204,618 ₦) | 150,772 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (25 ₦) | 91 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (19,529 ₦) | 16,510 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (512 ₦) | 494 ₦ | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,410 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is about the same as in Nigeria
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