- Cost of Living
- Madagascar
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Madagascar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,824 Ariary ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,339 Ariary ($3.42) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,269 Ariary ($2.29) | $4.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,759 Ariary ($1.32) | $0.89 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,773 Ariary ($2.15) | $3.19 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,036 Ariary ($0.56) | $3.98 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary ($3.88) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,221 Ariary ($0.89) | $3.33 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,827 Ariary ($0.51) | $1.61 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,068 Ariary ($0.57) | $3.64 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23,266 Ariary ($6) | $15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4,112 Ariary ($1.14) | $1.92 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,381 Ariary ($1.49) | $2.13 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,056,910 Ariary ($847) | $2,047 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,528,460 Ariary ($423) | $1,576 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary ($63) | $177 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,289,120 Ariary ($357) | $1,586 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 800,000 Ariary ($222) | $1,129 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary ($22) | $119 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,673 Ariary ($55) | $48 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,392,650 Ariary ($386) | $328 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary ($105) | $120 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary ($4.44) | $11 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62,804 Ariary ($17) | $23 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary ($42) | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary ($60) | $45 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary ($52) | $86 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary ($69) | $115 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 86% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,959,100 Ariary ($13,008) | $22,354 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,681 Ariary ($1.02) | $0.78 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 714,455 Ariary ($198) | $85 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,973 Ariary ($1.93) | $7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,000 Ariary ($4.99) | $18 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,000 Ariary ($2.77) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,283 Ariary ($3.13) | $3.48 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,867 Ariary ($4.12) | $5.13 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,947 Ariary ($1.09) | $3.47 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,607 Ariary ($1.55) | $1.87 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,434 Ariary ($4.83) | $21 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36,433 Ariary ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,544 Ariary ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,639 Ariary ($31) | $79 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,477 Ariary ($2.35) | $12 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,606 Ariary ($1.28) | $4.89 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,019 Ariary ($1.11) | $5.95 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000,000 Ariary ($554) | $422 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 246 Ariary ($0.07) | $0.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190,885 Ariary ($53) | $53 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary ($1.39) | $8 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89,476 prices entered by 12,697 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00028
USD
/
MGA
Cost of living in Madagascar is 21% cheaper than in United States
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