Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (₨628) | ₨585 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (₨444) | ₨656 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (₨288) | ₨253 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (₨222) | ₨109 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,775 Ariary (₨285) | ₨121 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (₨126) | ₨96 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (₨589) | ₨537 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (₨168) | ₨178 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (₨48) | ₨44 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,806 Ariary (₨118) | ₨344 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,178 Ariary (₨1,059) | ₨1,632 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (₨204) | ₨126 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (₨421) | ₨56 | + 656% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Ariary (₨126,165) | ₨60,160 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,000,000 Ariary (₨84,110) | ₨35,513 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (₨5,613) | ₨9,753 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,862,680 Ariary (₨78,335) | ₨53,937 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 945,773 Ariary (₨39,774) | ₨30,998 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (₨29,438) | ₨7,631 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (₨8,283) | ₨2,510 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨63,082) | ₨40,341 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨13,938) | ₨12,473 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,986 Ariary (₨588) | ₨609 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (₨6,435) | ₨2,518 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (₨9,081) | ₨3,745 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (₨7,946) | ₨6,430 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (₨10,458) | ₨5,127 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (₨3,364,398) | ₨2,319,940 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 211 Ariary (₨9) | ₨115 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (₨2,103) | ₨2,310 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨252) | ₨243 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨415 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (₨526) | ₨332 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (₨421) | ₨311 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (₨84) | ₨205 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (₨134) | ₨138 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (₨631) | ₨434 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (₨841) | ₨1,566 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (₨1,262) | ₨1,256 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (₨3,364) | ₨3,673 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (₨210) | ₨792 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (₨168) | ₨348 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (₨210) | ₨465 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (₨239,713) | ₨46,753 | + 413% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (₨1,682) | ₨4,335 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (₨210) | ₨215 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,068 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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