Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,000 Ariary (руб 546) | руб 478 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17,954 Ariary (руб 327) | руб 383 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,230 Ariary (руб 150) | руб 201 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,000 Ariary (руб 109) | руб 85 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,164 Ariary (руб 167) | руб 118 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (руб 55) | руб 190 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 25,000 Ariary (руб 455) | руб 431 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,636 Ariary (руб 103) | руб 114 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,705 Ariary (руб 49) | руб 51 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,705 Ariary (руб 49) | руб 80 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (руб 364) | руб 726 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,000 Ariary (руб 91) | руб 148 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,000 Ariary (руб 91) | руб 44 | + 109% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500,000 Ariary (руб 45,530) | руб 88,260 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Ariary (руб 27,318) | руб 53,559 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Ariary (руб 5,464) | руб 9,374 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Ariary (руб 18,212) | руб 45,680 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 600,000 Ariary (руб 10,927) | руб 28,184 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500,000 Ariary (руб 9,106) | руб 6,168 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (руб 3,587) | руб 495 | + 624% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,400,000 Ariary (руб 25,497) | руб 25,427 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (руб 6,036) | руб 10,146 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Ariary (руб 728) | руб 626 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,017 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Ariary (руб 1,457) | руб 5,476 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (руб 3,642) | руб 3,659 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 Ariary (руб 27,318) | руб 7,865 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,000,000 Ariary (руб 18,212) | руб 8,501 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (руб 1,456,967) | руб 2,157,330 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,900 Ariary (руб 89) | руб 51 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,366 Ariary (руб 1,282) | руб 2,232 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (руб 109) | руб 511 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Ariary (руб 364) | руб 686 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,858 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (руб 273) | руб 385 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (руб 433) | руб 259 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (руб 182) | руб 285 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (руб 36) | руб 111 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (руб 58) | руб 156 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Ariary (руб 364) | руб 823 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Ariary (руб 1,093) | руб 1,781 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (руб 728) | руб 700 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400,000 Ariary (руб 7,285) | руб 3,872 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Ariary (руб 364) | руб 469 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,000 Ariary (руб 219) | руб 218 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,000 Ariary (руб 109) | руб 272 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (руб 103,809) | руб 70,646 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (руб 3.04) | руб 2.99 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (руб 5,464) | руб 4,350 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (руб 64) | руб 206 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,343 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01821
RUB
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 8% cheaper than in Russia
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