Cost of living in Madagascar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,405 Ariary ($4.14) | $15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15,000 Ariary ($4.03) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,000 Ariary ($2.15) | $4.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,283 Ariary ($1.42) | $0.88 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,074 Ariary ($1.63) | $2.94 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,000 Ariary ($0.81) | $4.11 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary ($3.76) | $6 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Ariary ($1.07) | $3.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary ($0.31) | $1.67 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,165 Ariary ($0.85) | $3.31 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,312 Ariary ($7) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,400 Ariary ($0.64) | $1.99 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,000 Ariary ($0.81) | $2.06 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,581,010 Ariary ($693) | $2,212 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,562,790 Ariary ($420) | $1,551 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 133,457 Ariary ($36) | $178 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,089,760 Ariary ($561) | $1,534 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 939,985 Ariary ($253) | $1,114 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700,000 Ariary ($188) | $111 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 196,968 Ariary ($53) | $50 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500,000 Ariary ($403) | $271 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 331,426 Ariary ($89) | $128 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,999 Ariary ($2.96) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 Ariary ($81) | $47 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200,000 Ariary ($54) | $44 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 Ariary ($107) | $87 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary ($67) | $109 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary ($21,495) | $23,574 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,895 Ariary ($0.51) | $0.64 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary ($13) | $74 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Ariary ($1.61) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Ariary ($4.03) | $7 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,750 Ariary ($6) | $3.47 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary ($2.69) | $4.93 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary ($0.54) | $3.64 | - 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary ($0.86) | $1.82 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40,000 Ariary ($11) | $46 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Ariary ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,297 Ariary ($10) | $80 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary ($1.34) | $12 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary ($1.07) | $5.05 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,919 Ariary ($1.05) | $5.84 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,700,000 Ariary ($1,532) | $421 | + 264% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 167 Ariary ($0.04) | $0.51 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300,000 Ariary ($81) | $50 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,527 Ariary ($0.95) | $8 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,032 prices entered by 4,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 49% cheaper than in United States
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