Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Ariary (₨1,521) | ₨731 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,000 Ariary (₨1,095) | ₨1,041 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (₨501) | ₨528 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,500 Ariary (₨335) | ₨217 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,600 Ariary (₨584) | ₨321 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,500 Ariary (₨213) | ₨149 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,600 Ariary (₨219) | ₨1,081 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Ariary (₨608) | ₨322 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,500 Ariary (₨152) | ₨90 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (₨164) | ₨630 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,216) | ₨2,715 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,000 Ariary (₨608) | ₨250 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12,000 Ariary (₨730) | ₨149 | + 389% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (₨152,057) | ₨133,136 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨91,234) | ₨84,435 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Ariary (₨12,165) | ₨28,403 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨60,823) | ₨81,992 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (₨36,494) | ₨49,088 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 180,000 Ariary (₨10,948) | ₨20,612 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (₨11,980) | ₨2,327 | + 415% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨66,138 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (₨20,158) | ₨30,635 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,500 Ariary (₨2,463) | ₨1,207 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (₨4,866) | ₨3,990 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (₨12,165) | ₨9,761 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (₨91,234) | ₨15,603 | + 485% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (₨60,823) | ₨10,887 | + 459% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 25% 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 (₨4,865,840) | ₨3,758,550 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,900 Ariary (₨359) | ₨285 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (₨4,280) | ₨3,201 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (₨365) | ₨266 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,216) | ₨697 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,731 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (₨912) | ₨812 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (₨1,445) | ₨616 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (₨608) | ₨585 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,000 Ariary (₨608) | ₨350 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (₨194) | ₨252 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (₨912) | ₨691 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Madagascar | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (₨3,649) | ₨3,554 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (₨2,433) | ₨1,839 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (₨24,329) | ₨7,013 | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (₨1,216) | ₨2,877 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30,000 Ariary (₨1,825) | ₨562 | + 225% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (₨365) | ₨877 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (₨346,691) | ₨70,829 | + 389% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (₨10) | ₨255 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Ariary (₨6,082) | ₨3,861 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50,000 Ariary (₨3,041) | ₨475 | + 540% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,096 prices entered by 305 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan
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