Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 42% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (1,601 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (1,559 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (659 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (549 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (631 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 989 ₦ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (1,454 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (416 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 1,012 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (329 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (2,838 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (249 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (312 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (268,192 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (162,389 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (13,868 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (217,147 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (97,674 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (72,737 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 851% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (20,467 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (155,865 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (34,438 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (1,143 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (31,173 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (20,782 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (41,564 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (25,840 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (8,312,791 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (197 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (623 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (1,559 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (2,468 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (1,039 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (208 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (332 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (4,156 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (4,156 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (3,876 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (520 ₦) | 970 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (416 ₦) | 596 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (407 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (592,286 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (17 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (31,173 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (366 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 282 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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