- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (руб 425) | руб 354 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (руб 230) | руб 284 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (руб 154) | руб 134 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (руб 89) | руб 64 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (руб 145) | руб 82 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (руб 38) | руб 148 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (руб 261) | руб 309 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (руб 60) | руб 94 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (руб 34) | руб 35 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (руб 39) | руб 62 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (руб 433) | руб 524 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (руб 77) | руб 93 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (руб 100) | руб 31 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (руб 56,936) | руб 75,569 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (руб 28,468) | руб 40,521 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (руб 4,259) | руб 6,224 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (руб 24,010) | руб 37,854 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (руб 14,900) | руб 25,057 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (руб 1,470) | руб 3,914 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (руб 3,700) | руб 482 | + 668% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (руб 25,938) | руб 26,471 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (руб 7,046) | руб 5,806 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (руб 298) | руб 399 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (руб 1,170) | руб 534 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 0% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (руб 2,850) | руб 5,247 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (руб 4,022) | руб 3,076 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (руб 3,519) | руб 5,565 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (руб 4,632) | руб 7,189 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 303% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 303% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (руб 874,626) | руб 1,126,760 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (руб 69) | руб 42 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (руб 13,307) | руб 1,719 | + 674% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (руб 130) | руб 315 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (руб 335) | руб 504 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,316 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (руб 186) | руб 227 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (руб 210) | руб 160 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (руб 277) | руб 207 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (руб 74) | руб 69 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (руб 104) | руб 100 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (руб 325) | руб 524 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (руб 679) | руб 1,596 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (руб 457) | руб 670 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (руб 2,117) | руб 3,405 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (руб 158) | руб 373 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (руб 86) | руб 178 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (руб 75) | руб 228 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (руб 37,251) | руб 31,480 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (руб 4.58) | руб 4.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (руб 3,555) | руб 3,050 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (руб 93) | руб 137 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,669 prices entered by 920 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01863
RUB
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 66% more expensive than in Russia
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