Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (₨1,905) | ₨810 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (₨1,140) | ₨914 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (₨523) | ₨402 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (₨381) | ₨182 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (₨582) | ₨288 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (₨190) | ₨155 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (₨1,587) | ₨1,179 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (₨358) | ₨301 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (₨172) | ₨102 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (₨172) | ₨506 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,270) | ₨2,438 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (₨317) | ₨283 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (₨317) | ₨161 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (₨158,727) | ₨142,068 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨95,236) | ₨74,167 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (₨19,047) | ₨26,937 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨63,491) | ₨66,342 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (₨38,094) | ₨45,519 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (₨31,745) | ₨23,767 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (₨12,506) | ₨2,085 | + 500% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,400,000 Ariary (₨88,887) | ₨71,589 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨21,042) | ₨29,245 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (₨2,540) | ₨1,517 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨6,532 | - | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (₨5,079) | ₨3,995 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (₨12,698) | ₨6,699 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨95,236) | ₨15,767 | + 504% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨63,491) | ₨9,437 | + 573% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (₨5,079,257) | ₨4,047,290 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (₨311) | ₨271 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (₨4,468) | ₨4,410 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨381) | ₨503 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,270) | ₨953 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,299 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (₨952) | ₨1,142 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (₨1,508) | ₨967 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (₨635) | ₨899 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (₨127) | ₨431 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (₨203) | ₨210 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,270) | ₨2,628 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (₨3,809) | ₨2,918 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (₨2,540) | ₨1,886 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,741 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (₨25,396) | ₨6,696 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,270) | ₨1,274 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (₨762) | ₨683 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (₨381) | ₨725 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (₨361,897) | ₨68,087 | + 432% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (₨11) | ₨3.42 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (₨19,047) | ₨3,517 | + 442% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (₨224) | ₨480 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,008 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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