Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (1,555 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (1,514 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (808 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (533 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (613 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (303 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (1,413 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (404 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (116 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (320 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (2,757 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (242 ₦) | 366 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (303 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (260,580 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (157,780 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (13,474 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (210,983 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (94,901 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (70,672 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (19,886 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (151,441 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (33,461 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (1,110 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (30,288 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (20,192 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (40,384 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (25,106 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (8,076,836 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (191 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,922 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (606 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3,886 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 21,360 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (1,514 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (2,398 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (1,010 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (202 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (322 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,351 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (4,038 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (4,038 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 18,463 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (3,766 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (505 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (404 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (396 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (575,475 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (17 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (30,288 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (356 ₦) | 632 ₦ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 675 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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