Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary (руб 263) | руб 381 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary (руб 186) | руб 255 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary (руб 121) | руб 141 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Ariary (руб 62) | руб 67 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,743 Ariary (руб 101) | руб 87 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,073 Ariary (руб 37) | руб 150 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (руб 246) | руб 320 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary (руб 61) | руб 95 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (руб 20) | руб 33 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,039 Ariary (руб 54) | руб 61 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary (руб 352) | руб 530 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary (руб 85) | руб 94 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary (руб 176) | руб 32 | + 459% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,056,910 Ariary (руб 53,828) | руб 75,673 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,528,460 Ariary (руб 26,914) | руб 43,484 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (руб 4,026) | руб 6,636 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Ariary (руб 35,217) | руб 39,851 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 773,481 Ariary (руб 13,620) | руб 25,004 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (руб 1,390) | руб 4,110 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Ariary (руб 1,937) | руб 417 | + 365% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,392,650 Ariary (руб 24,523) | руб 24,777 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (руб 6,662) | руб 5,517 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (руб 282) | руб 430 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary (руб 1,239) | руб 724 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (руб 2,694) | руб 5,782 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (руб 3,802) | руб 2,885 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (руб 3,327) | руб 5,928 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (руб 4,379) | руб 6,846 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (руб 1,408,686) | руб 1,412,860 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,331 Ariary (руб 59) | руб 45 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (руб 880) | руб 1,906 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (руб 106) | руб 502 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,351 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary (руб 220) | руб 155 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (руб 176) | руб 198 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (руб 35) | руб 69 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (руб 56) | руб 98 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary (руб 264) | руб 603 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary (руб 352) | руб 1,770 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary (руб 528) | руб 610 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary (руб 1,409) | руб 3,282 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (руб 88) | руб 431 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (руб 70) | руб 218 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary (руб 88) | руб 241 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.68 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary (руб 704) | руб 3,340 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (руб 88) | руб 150 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,315 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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