Cost of living in Madagascar compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary (руб 220) | руб 470 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary (руб 214) | руб 308 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,345 Ariary (руб 90) | руб 174 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary (руб 75) | руб 78 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary (руб 87) | руб 116 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 206 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary (руб 200) | руб 418 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary (руб 57) | руб 114 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary (руб 45) | руб 68 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary (руб 389) | руб 625 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary (руб 34) | руб 132 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary (руб 43) | руб 36 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary (руб 36,801) | руб 57,360 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary (руб 22,283) | руб 40,996 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary (руб 1,903) | руб 8,619 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary (руб 29,796) | руб 36,604 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary (руб 13,403) | руб 25,412 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary (руб 9,981) | руб 5,196 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary (руб 2,808) | руб 516 | + 444% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary (руб 21,387) | руб 28,904 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary (руб 4,726) | руб 8,779 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary (руб 157) | руб 496 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 776 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary (руб 4,277) | руб 5,100 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary (руб 2,852) | руб 3,365 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary (руб 5,703) | руб 6,660 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary (руб 3,546) | руб 7,021 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 25% 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 1,140,663) | руб 1,941,100 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary (руб 27) | руб 50 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,727 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary (руб 86) | руб 466 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 471 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,425 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary (руб 214) | руб 294 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary (руб 339) | руб 218 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary (руб 143) | руб 253 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary (руб 29) | руб 101 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary (руб 46) | руб 126 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 657 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Madagascar | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary (руб 570) | руб 1,572 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary (руб 570) | руб 572 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,998 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary (руб 532) | руб 4,373 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary (руб 71) | руб 397 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary (руб 57) | руб 191 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary (руб 56) | руб 252 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary (руб 81,272) | руб 49,633 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary (руб 2.38) | руб 2.50 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary (руб 4,277) | руб 2,595 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary (руб 50) | руб 172 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,015 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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