- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary (руб 448) | руб 371 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary (руб 242) | руб 293 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary (руб 162) | руб 133 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary (руб 93) | руб 64 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary (руб 152) | руб 84 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary (руб 40) | руб 158 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (руб 275) | руб 331 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary (руб 63) | руб 96 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary (руб 36) | руб 36 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary (руб 41) | руб 65 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary (руб 456) | руб 536 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary (руб 81) | руб 92 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary (руб 106) | руб 32 | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary (руб 59,966) | руб 78,392 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary (руб 29,983) | руб 41,948 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary (руб 4,485) | руб 6,252 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary (руб 25,288) | руб 38,431 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary (руб 15,693) | руб 26,101 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary (руб 1,548) | руб 4,240 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary (руб 3,897) | руб 476 | + 720% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary (руб 27,319) | руб 26,460 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary (руб 7,421) | руб 5,637 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary (руб 314) | руб 430 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary (руб 1,232) | руб 492 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary (руб 3,001) | руб 5,009 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary (руб 4,236) | руб 2,969 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary (руб 3,706) | руб 5,659 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (руб 4,878) | руб 7,515 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 329% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 329% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary (руб 921,169) | руб 1,070,660 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary (руб 72) | руб 41 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary (руб 14,015) | руб 1,759 | + 697% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary (руб 137) | руб 312 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary (руб 353) | руб 523 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,497 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary (руб 196) | руб 232 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary (руб 221) | руб 161 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary (руб 292) | руб 221 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary (руб 77) | руб 70 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary (руб 110) | руб 100 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary (руб 342) | руб 600 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary (руб 715) | руб 1,572 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary (руб 481) | руб 667 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,377 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary (руб 2,229) | руб 3,447 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary (руб 166) | руб 385 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary (руб 90) | руб 181 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary (руб 79) | руб 231 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary (руб 39,233) | руб 31,989 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary (руб 4.83) | руб 3.76 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary (руб 3,744) | руб 3,101 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary (руб 98) | руб 134 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,885 prices entered by 781 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01962
RUB
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 73% more expensive than in Russia
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