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Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Madagascar 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Madagascar are 74.65% lower than in United States | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madagascar are 76.14% lower than in United States | |
| Groceries Prices in Madagascar are 64.60% lower than in United States | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
| United States | Madagascar | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
14.00 $ (50,794.00 Ar) |
1.79 $ (6,500.00 Ar) |
-87.20 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
50.00 $ (181,407.13 Ar) |
13.78 $ (50,000.00 Ar) |
-72.44 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (25,397.00 Ar) |
3.03 $ (11,000.00 Ar) |
-56.69 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
4.00 $ (14,512.57 Ar) |
0.74 $ (2,700.00 Ar) |
-81.40 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.75 $ (20,861.82 Ar) |
1.65 $ (6,000.00 Ar) |
-71.24 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.02 $ (14,595.91 Ar) |
1.33 $ (4,833.33 Ar) |
-66.89 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.79 $ (6,478.09 Ar) |
0.63 $ (2,295.00 Ar) |
-64.57 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.44 $ (5,213.02 Ar) |
0.38 $ (1,364.17 Ar) |
-73.83 % |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.11 $ (11,275.74 Ar) |
3.68 $ (13,343.58 Ar) |
+18.34 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.35 $ (8,513.58 Ar) |
0.41 $ (1,496.86 Ar) |
-82.42 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.76 $ (6,391.30 Ar) |
0.28 $ (997.90 Ar) |
-84.39 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.27 $ (8,245.52 Ar) |
1.70 $ (6,150.00 Ar) |
-25.41 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.78 $ (17,346.10 Ar) |
3.50 $ (12,700.60 Ar) |
-26.78 % |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) |
3.84 $ (13,920.05 Ar) |
1.56 $ (5,669.91 Ar) |
-59.27 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.18 $ (18,776.04 Ar) |
1.75 $ (6,350.30 Ar) |
-66.18 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.98 $ (7,175.09 Ar) |
0.45 $ (1,632.93 Ar) |
-77.24 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.68 $ (2,459.97 Ar) |
0.21 $ (771.11 Ar) |
-68.65 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.79 $ (6,482.89 Ar) |
0.34 $ (1,247.38 Ar) |
-80.76 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.81 $ (6,571.63 Ar) |
0.36 $ (1,315.42 Ar) |
-79.98 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (4,070.17 Ar) |
0.22 $ (786.23 Ar) |
-80.68 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.13 $ (4,097.73 Ar) |
0.29 $ (1,043.26 Ar) |
-74.54 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.52 $ (5,523.56 Ar) |
0.12 $ (450.00 Ar) |
-91.85 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.75 $ (6,361.29 Ar) |
0.59 $ (2,125.00 Ar) |
-66.59 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.00 $ (43,537.71 Ar) |
5.51 $ (20,000.00 Ar) |
-54.06 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.02 $ (7,335.02 Ar) |
0.80 $ (2,900.00 Ar) |
-60.46 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.90 $ (10,508.98 Ar) |
1.38 $ (5,000.00 Ar) |
-52.42 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
7.00 $ (25,397.00 Ar) |
2.00 $ (7,250.00 Ar) |
-71.45 % |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.25 $ (8,163.32 Ar) |
0.12 $ (450.00 Ar) |
-94.49 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
69.25 $ (251,248.88 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
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| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.25 $ (11,791.46 Ar) |
1.38 $ (5,000.00 Ar) |
-57.60 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.75 $ (9,977.40 Ar) |
2.22 $ (8,046.72 Ar) |
-19.35 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
27.00 $ (97,959.85 Ar) |
4.13 $ (15,000.00 Ar) |
-84.69 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.72 $ (9,860.84 Ar) |
4.04 $ (14,649.55 Ar) |
+48.56 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,845.00 $ (79,256,776.15 Ar) |
27,562.31 $ (100,000,000.00 Ar) |
+26.17 % |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,471.65 $ (74,274,049.75 Ar) |
44,099.70 $ (160,000,000.00 Ar) |
+115.42 % |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
151.85 $ (550,940.27 Ar) |
13.78 $ (50,000.00 Ar) |
-90.92 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.10 $ (362.81 Ar) |
0.03 $ (100.00 Ar) |
-72.44 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
62.44 $ (226,535.58 Ar) |
84.16 $ (305,333.33 Ar) |
+34.78 % |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
35.87 $ (130,138.31 Ar) |
51.68 $ (187,500.00 Ar) |
+44.08 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.95 $ (54,251.09 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
|
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
12.00 $ (43,537.71 Ar) |
4.13 $ (15,000.00 Ar) |
-65.55 % |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
879.94 $ (3,192,536.42 Ar) |
702.84 $ (2,550,000.00 Ar) |
-20.13 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
17,173.71 $ (62,308,685.79 Ar) |
1,143.84 $ (4,150,000.00 Ar) |
-93.34 % |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
43.03 $ (156,125.35 Ar) |
82.69 $ (300,000.00 Ar) |
+92.15 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.58 $ (125,451.45 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
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| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
73.85 $ (267,920.78 Ar) |
141.95 $ (515,000.00 Ar) |
+92.22 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
94.43 $ (342,593.05 Ar) |
41.34 $ (150,000.00 Ar) |
-56.22 % |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,264.55 $ (4,587,960.23 Ar) |
173.95 $ (631,100.00 Ar) |
-86.24 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
995.28 $ (3,611,016.99 Ar) |
85.40 $ (309,850.80 Ar) |
-91.42 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,060.42 $ (7,475,514.44 Ar) |
757.96 $ (2,750,000.00 Ar) |
-63.21 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,605.47 $ (5,824,882.86 Ar) |
454.78 $ (1,650,000.00 Ar) |
-71.67 % |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
238.17 $ (864,118.21 Ar) |
76.82 $ (278,706.80 Ar) |
-67.75 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
170.86 $ (619,911.26 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
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| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,054.24 $ (11,081,223.30 Ar) |
48.23 $ (175,000.00 Ar) |
-98.42 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.35 | ? | |
| Last update: | April 2019 | March 2019 | |
| Contributors: | 24977 | 28 | |
| Data from past: | 18 months | 18 months | |
| Currency: USD |