- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (2,337 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (1,264 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (847 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (487 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (796 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (208 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (1,433 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (330 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (187 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (212 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (2,382 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (421 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (551 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (313,022 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (156,512 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (23,414 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (132,004 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (81,919 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (8,083 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (20,344 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (142,605 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (38,739 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (1,640 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (6,431 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 332% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (15,668 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (22,111 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (19,347 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (25,464 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 324% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 324% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (4,808,532 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (377 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (73,159 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 616% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (714 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (1,843 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,666 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (1,024 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (1,155 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (1,522 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (404 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (574 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (1,785 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (3,731 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (2,513 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (11,636 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (868 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (472 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (411 ₦) | 559 ₦ | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (204,797 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (25 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (19,546 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (512 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,574 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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NGN
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria
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