Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (1,532 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (1,082 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (703 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (542 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,775 Ariary (695 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (308 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (1,436 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (410 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (118 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,806 Ariary (288 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,178 Ariary (2,583 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (497 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (1,026 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Ariary (307,741 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Ariary (205,160 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (13,690 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,862,680 Ariary (191,074 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 945,773 Ariary (97,018 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (71,806 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 564% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (20,205 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (153,870 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (33,998 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,986 Ariary (1,435 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (15,696 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (22,150 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (19,381 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (25,509 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (8,206,418 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 211 Ariary (22 ₦) | 146 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (5,129 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (615 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,486 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (1,282 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (1,026 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (205 ₦) | 311 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (328 ₦) | 396 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (1,539 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (2,052 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (3,077 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (8,206 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (513 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (410 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (513 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (584,707 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 729% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (4,103 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (513 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,078 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria
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