Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (₨621) | ₨409 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (₨605) | ₨664 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (₨323) | ₨270 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (₨213) | ₨115 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (₨245) | ₨152 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (₨121) | ₨86 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (₨565) | ₨705 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (₨161) | ₨149 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (₨46) | ₨54 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (₨128) | ₨259 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (₨1,102) | ₨1,613 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (₨97) | ₨129 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (₨121) | ₨82 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (₨104,118) | ₨59,133 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (₨63,043) | ₨34,803 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (₨5,384) | ₨10,816 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (₨84,301) | ₨44,394 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (₨37,919) | ₨29,973 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (₨28,238) | ₨9,791 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (₨7,946) | ₨2,396 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨60,510) | ₨45,377 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨13,370) | ₨17,434 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (₨444) | ₨644 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨580 | - | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (₨12,102) | ₨2,793 | + 333% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (₨8,068) | ₨4,939 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (₨16,136) | ₨8,915 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (₨10,031) | ₨5,901 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (₨3,227,206) | ₨2,677,660 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (₨76) | ₨106 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,966 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨242) | ₨250 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (₨605) | ₨577 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (₨958) | ₨370 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (₨403) | ₨526 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (₨81) | ₨185 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (₨129) | ₨156 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨515 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (₨1,614) | ₨2,013 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (₨1,614) | ₨1,512 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (₨1,505) | ₨3,842 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (₨202) | ₨1,548 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (₨161) | ₨492 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (₨158) | ₨457 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (₨229,938) | ₨75,858 | + 203% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (₨7) | ₨41 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (₨12,102) | ₨3,814 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (₨142) | ₨282 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,535 prices entered by 419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan
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