Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (руб 306) | руб 406 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (руб 298) | руб 283 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary (руб 159) | руб 143 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (руб 105) | руб 65 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (руб 121) | руб 88 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary (руб 60) | руб 130 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (руб 278) | руб 333 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (руб 79) | руб 107 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary (руб 23) | руб 34 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (руб 63) | руб 66 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (руб 542) | руб 593 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (руб 48) | руб 110 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (руб 60) | руб 29 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (руб 51,251) | руб 67,687 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (руб 31,033) | руб 38,434 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (руб 2,650) | руб 5,700 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (руб 41,497) | руб 32,389 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (руб 18,665) | руб 23,273 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (руб 13,900) | руб 3,730 | + 273% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (руб 3,911) | руб 439 | + 791% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (руб 29,786) | руб 24,196 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (руб 6,581) | руб 6,604 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (руб 218) | руб 413 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 811 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (руб 5,957) | руб 4,784 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (руб 3,971) | руб 2,535 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (руб 7,943) | руб 5,645 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (руб 4,938) | руб 6,989 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary (руб 1,588,571) | руб 1,246,400 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (руб 38) | руб 47 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary (руб 993) | руб 1,588 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (руб 119) | руб 451 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (руб 298) | руб 307 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (руб 472) | руб 183 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (руб 199) | руб 213 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (руб 40) | руб 81 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (руб 63) | руб 100 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 559 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (руб 794) | руб 1,443 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (руб 794) | руб 574 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (руб 741) | руб 3,345 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (руб 99) | руб 385 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (руб 79) | руб 166 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (руб 78) | руб 220 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (руб 113,186) | руб 35,616 | + 218% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (руб 3.31) | руб 7 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (руб 5,957) | руб 3,599 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (руб 70) | руб 161 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,479 prices entered by 756 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.01986
RUB
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 14% more expensive than in Russia
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