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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 75.76% lower than in United States | |
| Restaurant Prices in Madagascar are 77.19% lower than in United States | |
| Groceries Prices in Madagascar are 65.86% 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 |
14.50 $ (52,758.68 Ar) |
1.51 $ (5,500.00 Ar) |
-89.58 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
50.00 $ (181,926.48 Ar) |
13.74 $ (50,000.00 Ar) |
-72.52 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.00 $ (25,469.71 Ar) |
3.30 $ (12,000.00 Ar) |
-52.89 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
4.00 $ (14,554.12 Ar) |
0.74 $ (2,700.00 Ar) |
-81.45 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.00 $ (21,831.18 Ar) |
1.65 $ (6,000.00 Ar) |
-72.52 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.07 $ (14,804.58 Ar) |
1.48 $ (5,384.06 Ar) |
-63.63 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.80 $ (6,544.07 Ar) |
0.66 $ (2,393.17 Ar) |
-63.43 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.45 $ (5,286.61 Ar) |
0.42 $ (1,536.23 Ar) |
-70.94 % |
| Markets | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
3.11 $ (11,315.24 Ar) |
3.39 $ (12,340.44 Ar) |
+9.06 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.36 $ (8,574.58 Ar) |
0.41 $ (1,496.86 Ar) |
-82.54 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.75 $ (6,362.47 Ar) |
0.27 $ (967.66 Ar) |
-84.79 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.27 $ (8,257.55 Ar) |
1.73 $ (6,300.00 Ar) |
-23.71 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.73 $ (17,204.10 Ar) |
3.49 $ (12,700.60 Ar) |
-26.18 % |
| Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1 lb) |
3.85 $ (13,998.29 Ar) |
1.56 $ (5,669.91 Ar) |
-59.50 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
5.20 $ (18,936.89 Ar) |
1.75 $ (6,350.30 Ar) |
-66.47 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.01 $ (7,330.70 Ar) |
0.45 $ (1,632.93 Ar) |
-77.72 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.68 $ (2,479.34 Ar) |
0.21 $ (771.11 Ar) |
-68.90 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
1.82 $ (6,608.12 Ar) |
0.34 $ (1,247.38 Ar) |
-81.12 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.80 $ (6,556.25 Ar) |
0.36 $ (1,315.42 Ar) |
-79.94 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.14 $ (4,144.49 Ar) |
0.22 $ (786.23 Ar) |
-81.03 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.14 $ (4,151.98 Ar) |
0.29 $ (1,043.26 Ar) |
-74.87 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.53 $ (5,567.04 Ar) |
0.12 $ (450.00 Ar) |
-91.92 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.75 $ (6,384.65 Ar) |
0.58 $ (2,125.00 Ar) |
-66.72 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
12.00 $ (43,662.36 Ar) |
5.50 $ (20,000.00 Ar) |
-54.19 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
2.08 $ (7,555.05 Ar) |
0.80 $ (2,900.00 Ar) |
-61.62 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.84 $ (10,348.82 Ar) |
1.37 $ (5,000.00 Ar) |
-51.69 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
7.25 $ (26,379.34 Ar) |
1.99 $ (7,250.00 Ar) |
-72.52 % |
| Transportation | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.20 $ (8,004.77 Ar) |
0.12 $ (450.00 Ar) |
-94.38 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
70.00 $ (254,697.08 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
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| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
3.25 $ (11,825.22 Ar) |
1.37 $ (5,000.00 Ar) |
-57.72 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.75 $ (10,005.96 Ar) |
2.21 $ (8,046.72 Ar) |
-19.58 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
27.00 $ (98,240.30 Ar) |
4.12 $ (15,000.00 Ar) |
-84.73 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.76 $ (10,054.46 Ar) |
4.03 $ (14,649.55 Ar) |
+45.70 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
21,895.00 $ (79,665,607.08 Ar) |
27,483.63 $ (100,000,000.00 Ar) |
+25.52 % |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,533.30 $ (74,711,028.95 Ar) |
43,973.81 $ (160,000,000.00 Ar) |
+114.16 % |
| Utilities (Monthly) | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
152.56 $ (555,099.67 Ar) |
24.74 $ (90,000.00 Ar) |
-83.79 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.10 $ (363.85 Ar) |
0.03 $ (100.00 Ar) |
-72.52 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
62.69 $ (228,093.01 Ar) |
83.92 $ (305,333.33 Ar) |
+33.86 % |
| Sports And Leisure | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
36.18 $ (131,656.67 Ar) |
49.81 $ (181,250.00 Ar) |
+37.67 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.15 $ (55,121.16 Ar) |
4.12 $ (15,000.00 Ar) |
-72.79 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
12.00 $ (43,662.36 Ar) |
5.08 $ (18,500.00 Ar) |
-57.63 % |
| Childcare | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
885.87 $ (3,223,278.22 Ar) |
700.83 $ (2,550,000.00 Ar) |
-20.89 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
17,122.69 $ (62,301,429.67 Ar) |
1,140.57 $ (4,150,000.00 Ar) |
-93.34 % |
| Clothing And Shoes | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
43.12 $ (156,890.68 Ar) |
82.45 $ (300,000.00 Ar) |
+91.22 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
34.67 $ (126,158.26 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
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| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
73.84 $ (268,673.71 Ar) |
141.54 $ (515,000.00 Ar) |
+91.68 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
94.35 $ (343,278.62 Ar) |
41.23 $ (150,000.00 Ar) |
-56.30 % |
| Rent Per Month | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,290.35 $ (4,694,981.16 Ar) |
173.98 $ (633,043.77 Ar) |
-86.52 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,015.14 $ (3,693,603.73 Ar) |
85.16 $ (309,850.80 Ar) |
-91.61 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,096.35 $ (7,627,644.13 Ar) |
755.80 $ (2,750,000.00 Ar) |
-63.95 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,634.25 $ (5,946,261.37 Ar) |
453.48 $ (1,650,000.00 Ar) |
-72.25 % |
| Buy Apartment Price | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
239.26 $ (870,548.66 Ar) |
76.60 $ (278,706.80 Ar) |
-67.98 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
173.68 $ (631,952.85 Ar) |
? (? Ar) |
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| Salaries And Financing | [ Edit ] | [ Edit ] | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,136.77 $ (11,413,244.68 Ar) |
48.10 $ (175,000.00 Ar) |
-98.47 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.36 | ? | |
| Last update: | July 2019 | July 2019 | |
| Contributors: | 25008 | 32 | |
| Data from past: | 18 months | 18 months | |
| Currency: USD |