Cost of living in Madagascar compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Madagascar is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,932 Ariary ($4.01) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10,546 Ariary ($2.84) | $8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,851 Ariary ($1.84) | $4.32 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,500 Ariary ($0.94) | $0.87 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,743 Ariary ($1.54) | $3.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,073 Ariary ($0.56) | $4.07 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,997 Ariary ($3.76) | $6 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,444 Ariary ($0.93) | $3.37 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,153 Ariary ($0.31) | $1.73 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,039 Ariary ($0.82) | $3.19 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,000 Ariary ($5.38) | $15 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,843 Ariary ($1.30) | $1.92 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,000 Ariary ($2.69) | $2.08 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Madagascar is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,056,910 Ariary ($822) | $2,234 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,528,460 Ariary ($411) | $1,604 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 228,655 Ariary ($61) | $178 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Ariary ($538) | $1,611 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 773,481 Ariary ($208) | $1,141 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 78,938 Ariary ($21) | $117 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Ariary ($30) | $48 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,392,650 Ariary ($374) | $301 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378,319 Ariary ($102) | $121 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,018 Ariary ($4.31) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70,379 Ariary ($19) | $22 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Madagascar is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 153,009 Ariary ($41) | $49 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 215,929 Ariary ($58) | $44 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188,938 Ariary ($51) | $87 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,673 Ariary ($67) | $114 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Madagascar is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Ariary ($21,505) | $22,966 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,331 Ariary ($0.90) | $0.77 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50,000 Ariary ($13) | $80 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Madagascar is 41% 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) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 Ariary ($3.36) | $3.51 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Ariary ($2.69) | $5.03 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Ariary ($0.54) | $3.52 | - 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,194 Ariary ($0.86) | $1.83 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Ariary ($4.03) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Madagascar is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20,000 Ariary ($5.38) | $45 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Ariary ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 Ariary ($22) | $75 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,000 Ariary ($1.34) | $12 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,000 Ariary ($1.08) | $4.82 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Ariary ($1.34) | $5.82 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40,000 Ariary ($11) | $54 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Ariary ($1.34) | $8 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50,945 prices entered by 6,449 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madagascar is 54% cheaper than in United States
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