Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (₨772) | ₨519 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (₨751) | ₨742 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (₨318) | ₨215 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (₨265) | ₨119 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (₨304) | ₨168 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (₨701) | ₨658 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (₨200) | ₨194 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (₨159) | ₨220 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (₨1,368) | ₨2,141 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (₨120) | ₨170 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (₨150) | ₨77 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (₨129,278) | ₨65,360 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (₨78,277) | ₨44,450 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (₨6,685) | ₨14,918 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (₨104,672) | ₨47,849 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (₨47,082) | ₨35,800 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (₨35,062) | ₨10,123 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (₨9,866) | ₨2,270 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨75,132) | ₨53,975 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨16,601) | ₨18,356 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (₨551) | ₨851 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (₨15,026) | ₨4,868 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (₨10,018) | ₨7,670 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (₨20,035) | ₨17,357 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (₨12,456) | ₨8,106 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (₨4,007,049) | ₨5,697,890 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (₨95) | ₨146 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨301) | ₨237 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (₨751) | ₨1,267 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (₨1,190) | ₨575 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (₨501) | ₨371 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (₨100) | ₨352 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (₨160) | ₨116 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (₨2,004) | ₨2,016 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (₨2,004) | ₨1,908 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (₨1,868) | ₨4,907 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (₨250) | ₨1,025 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (₨200) | ₨469 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (₨196) | ₨513 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (₨285,502) | ₨107,118 | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (₨8) | ₨4.02 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (₨15,026) | ₨4,729 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (₨177) | ₨237 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 926 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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