- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (₨890) | ₨559 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (₨481) | ₨610 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (₨322) | ₨222 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (₨186) | ₨108 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (₨303) | ₨121 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (₨79) | ₨80 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (₨546) | ₨439 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (₨126) | ₨154 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (₨71) | ₨40 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (₨81) | ₨293 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (₨907) | ₨2,141 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (₨160) | ₨117 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (₨210) | ₨56 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (₨119,196) | ₨57,192 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (₨59,598) | ₨36,148 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (₨8,916) | ₨8,238 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (₨50,266) | ₨44,615 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (₨31,194) | ₨25,516 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (₨3,078) | ₨6,795 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (₨7,747) | ₨2,646 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (₨54,303) | ₨39,967 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (₨14,752) | ₨11,006 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (₨625) | ₨499 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (₨2,449) | ₨939 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (₨5,966) | ₨2,600 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (₨8,420) | ₨4,026 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (₨7,367) | ₨6,156 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (₨9,696) | ₨5,351 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 414% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 414% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (₨1,831,043) | ₨1,833,160 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (₨144) | ₨90 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (₨27,858) | ₨2,481 | + 1023% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (₨272) | ₨227 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (₨702) | ₨652 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (₨390) | ₨444 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (₨440) | ₨275 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (₨580) | ₨340 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (₨154) | ₨142 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (₨219) | ₨109 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (₨680) | ₨637 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 1% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (₨1,421) | ₨1,494 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (₨957) | ₨1,128 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (₨4,431) | ₨3,101 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (₨331) | ₨526 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (₨180) | ₨392 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (₨157) | ₨548 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (₨77,985) | ₨54,726 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (₨10) | ₨26 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (₨7,443) | ₨4,025 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (₨195) | ₨185 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,515 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan
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