Cost of Living in Madagascar
Summary of cost of living in Madagascar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,441.0$ (6,329,616.3Ar), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 421.3$ (1,850,439.4Ar), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Madagascar is, on average, 65.8% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Madagascar is, on average, 84.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 12,000.00 Ar | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80,000.00 Ar | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 20,000.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4,750.00 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7,000.00 Ar | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5,937.50 Ar | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4,156.25 Ar | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2,865.38 Ar | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 18,499.53 Ar | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3,844.65 Ar | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1,428.68 Ar | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9,066.67 Ar | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 19,863.59 Ar | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10,141.04 Ar | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8,690.43 Ar | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2,419.16 Ar | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1,248.89 Ar | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2,006.28 Ar | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1,830.07 Ar | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1,126.42 Ar | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,564.90 Ar | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1,625.00 Ar | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2,890.62 Ar | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21,000.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3,895.04 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5,611.11 Ar | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8,000.00 Ar | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 700.00 Ar | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40,000.00 Ar | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10,000.00 Ar | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 14,484.10 Ar | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20,000.00 Ar | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 21,309.65 Ar | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 60,000,000.00 Ar | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 104,350,000.00 Ar | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 209,343.60 Ar | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 67,600.00 Ar | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 236,200.00 Ar | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 100,500.00 Ar | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 29,000.00 Ar | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 27,500.00 Ar | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 320,000.00 Ar | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 52,553,707.50 Ar | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 121,196.14 Ar | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 122,857.14 Ar | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 326,500.00 Ar | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 232,222.22 Ar | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,344,444.44 Ar | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 447,284.50 Ar | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,437,500.00 Ar | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,675,000.00 Ar | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 275,610.06 Ar | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 209,030.10 Ar | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 493,750.00 Ar | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.25 |
Prices in Madagascar
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Last update: 18 June 2025
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Last update: 18 June 2025
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