Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Ariary (8,499 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,000 Ariary (6,119 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (2,798 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,708 Ariary (1,601 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,572 Ariary (3,254 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,708 Ariary (921 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 Ariary (1,224 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Ariary (3,400 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,236 Ariary (760 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,000 Ariary (1,020 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Ariary (8,499 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,056 Ariary (3,759 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,933 Ariary (2,357 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (339,961 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700,000 Ariary (237,973 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Ariary (67,992 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (339,961 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (203,977 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 180,000 Ariary (61,193 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Ariary (30,597 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (509,942 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Ariary (271,969 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,761 Ariary (7,398 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Ariary (16,998 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Ariary (16,998 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Ariary (101,988 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Ariary (67,992 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Ariary (10,198,835 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,295 Ariary (1,800 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (16,998 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (2,040 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (5,099 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Ariary (8,499 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Ariary (6,799 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,305 Ariary (2,143 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Ariary (1,020 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (5,099 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Madagascar | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (6,799 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Ariary (16,998 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (27,197 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (6,799 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,000 Ariary (10,199 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (2,040 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Ariary (33,996 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,830 Ariary (9,461 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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