Cost of Living in Madagascar
Summary of cost of living in Madagascar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,440.6 (6,050,461.2 Ar), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $405.2 (1,701,782.6 Ar), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Madagascar is, on average, 64.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Madagascar is, on average, 80.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10,000.00 Ar | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 75,000.00 Ar | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 22,000.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5,000.00 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7,250.00 Ar | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5,833.33 Ar | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3,583.33 Ar | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2,750.00 Ar | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 5,349.29 Ar | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3,697.29 Ar | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1,487.26 Ar | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 9,092.31 Ar | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17,916.92 Ar | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10,219.80 Ar | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9,273.46 Ar | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2,409.08 Ar | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1,256.10 Ar | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1,940.37 Ar | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1,776.57 Ar | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1,124.91 Ar | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1,537.18 Ar | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1,687.50 Ar | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2,896.67 Ar | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22,500.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3,865.97 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6,050.00 Ar | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 7,000.00 Ar | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 700.00 Ar | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 Ar | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 13,500.00 Ar | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 14,484.10 Ar | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20,000.00 Ar | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 5,348.12 Ar | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 56,000,000.00 Ar | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 120,600,000.00 Ar | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 207,075.99 Ar | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 84,222.22 Ar | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 241,272.73 Ar | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 103,333.33 Ar | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 29,000.00 Ar | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 30,000.00 Ar | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 123,000.00 Ar | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 64,479,750.00 Ar | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 122,724.00 Ar | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 115,000.00 Ar | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 309,060.00 Ar | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 219,150.00 Ar | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,311,666.67 Ar | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 619,515.67 Ar | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,073,750.00 Ar | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,554,285.71 Ar | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 269,832.49 Ar | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 231,960.63 Ar | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 557,250.00 Ar | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.05 | |
Prices in Madagascar
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Last update: 16 May 2026
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Last update: 16 May 2026
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