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Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,688 Ariary (₨895) | ₨582 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,052 Ariary (₨476) | ₨696 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,754 Ariary (₨345) | ₨217 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (₨188) | ₨107 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,788 Ariary (₨307) | ₨124 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,228 Ariary (₨88) | ₨93 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (₨552) | ₨621 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (₨136) | ₨159 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,761 Ariary (₨70) | ₨41 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,703 Ariary (₨107) | ₨282 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,155 Ariary (₨953) | ₨3,029 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5,027 Ariary (₨198) | ₨120 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (₨395) | ₨60 | + 561% | |
| 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 (₨120,638) | ₨56,087 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (₨60,319) | ₨35,662 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (₨9,024) | ₨8,088 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (₨50,874) | ₨45,170 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 722,494 Ariary (₨28,513) | ₨28,565 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (₨3,115) | ₨6,373 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (₨7,840) | ₨2,669 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (₨54,960) | ₨38,256 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (₨14,930) | ₨11,768 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (₨632) | ₨512 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (₨2,777) | ₨1,170 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (₨6,038) | ₨2,500 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (₨8,521) | ₨3,911 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (₨7,456) | ₨6,706 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (₨9,814) | ₨5,565 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (₨1,853,195) | ₨2,197,280 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,469 Ariary (₨137) | ₨94 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,000 Ariary (₨1,579) | ₨2,657 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (₨275) | ₨253 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (₨710) | ₨800 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,280 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (₨395) | ₨524 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (₨445) | ₨279 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (₨587) | ₨337 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (₨156) | ₨159 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (₨221) | ₨105 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (₨688) | ₨510 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (₨1,438) | ₨1,501 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (₨969) | ₨1,139 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,052 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 115,332 Ariary (₨4,551) | ₨3,180 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (₨335) | ₨1,351 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (₨158) | ₨474 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (₨159) | ₨556 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (₨78,928) | ₨58,419 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (₨10) | ₨29 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (₨7,533) | ₨3,980 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (₨197) | ₨303 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,174 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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