Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (3,139 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (1,879 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (861 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (628 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (959 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (314 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (2,616 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (590 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (283 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (283 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (2,093 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (523 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (523 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 55% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (261,624 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (156,974 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (31,395 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (104,649 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (62,790 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (52,325 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (20,613 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,400,000 Ariary (146,509 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (34,684 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (4,186 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (8,372 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (20,930 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (156,974 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 447% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (104,649 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (8,371,955 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (513 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (7,364 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (628 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (2,093 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (1,570 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (2,485 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (1,046 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (209 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (334 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (2,093 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (6,279 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (4,186 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (41,860 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (2,093 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (1,256 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (628 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (596,502 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (17 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (31,395 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (369 ₦) | 519 ₦ | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 371 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria
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