Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Ariary (₨1,577) | ₨916 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,000 Ariary (₨1,135) | ₨1,082 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (₨519) | ₨533 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,708 Ariary (₨297) | ₨232 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,572 Ariary (₨604) | ₨323 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,708 Ariary (₨171) | ₨165 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 Ariary (₨227) | ₨836 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Ariary (₨631) | ₨279 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,236 Ariary (₨141) | ₨114 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,000 Ariary (₨189) | ₨391 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Ariary (₨1,577) | ₨2,624 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,056 Ariary (₨697) | ₨209 | + 234% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6,933 Ariary (₨437) | ₨144 | + 204% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨63,067) | ₨137,741 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 700,000 Ariary (₨44,147) | ₨58,708 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Ariary (₨12,613) | ₨21,580 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨63,067) | ₨79,067 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (₨37,840) | ₨35,699 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 180,000 Ariary (₨11,352) | ₨17,044 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Ariary (₨5,676) | ₨2,308 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨94,601) | ₨58,431 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 Ariary (₨50,454) | ₨29,384 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,761 Ariary (₨1,372) | ₨1,281 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 39% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Ariary (₨3,153) | ₨4,832 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 50,000 Ariary (₨3,153) | ₨9,004 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Ariary (₨18,920) | ₨13,089 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Ariary (₨12,613) | ₨13,255 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,000,000 Ariary (₨1,892,024) | ₨2,800,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,295 Ariary (₨334) | ₨272 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (₨3,153) | ₨4,030 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨378) | ₨230 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (₨946) | ₨1,222 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,000 Ariary (₨1,577) | ₨649 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,261) | ₨557 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,305 Ariary (₨398) | ₨396 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Ariary (₨189) | ₨217 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (₨946) | ₨495 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,261) | ₨3,859 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 Ariary (₨3,153) | ₨1,827 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (₨5,045) | ₨8,435 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,261) | ₨2,877 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,000 Ariary (₨1,892) | ₨566 | + 234% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (₨378) | ₨979 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Ariary (₨6,307) | ₨5,226 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27,830 Ariary (₨1,755) | ₨637 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 526 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is about the same as in Pakistan
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