Cost of Living in Madagascar
Summary of cost of living in Madagascar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 14,546.0kr (6,286,050.2Ar), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 4,245.4kr (1,834,638.6Ar), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Madagascar is, on average, 66.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Madagascar is, on average, 87.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.77 kr | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 185.12 kr | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 46.28 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.41 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 16.20 kr | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 13.16 kr | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 kr | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.49 kr | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 42.13 kr | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 8.90 kr | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.32 kr | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 21.29 kr | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 45.96 kr | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 22.79 kr | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.02 kr | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 5.60 kr | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.85 kr | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.64 kr | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.23 kr | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.61 kr | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3.62 kr | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.76 kr | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 6.50 kr | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 48.59 kr | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 9.01 kr | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.98 kr | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 18.51 kr | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.62 kr | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 92.56 kr | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 23.14 kr | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 35.38 kr | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.28 kr | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 49.52 kr | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 138,841.15 kr | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 241,467.90 kr | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 481.78 kr | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 156.43 kr | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 547.37 kr | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 232.56 kr | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 67.11 kr | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 69.42 kr | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 740.49 kr | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 121,610.29 kr | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 258.41 kr | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 284.29 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 755.53 kr | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 537.37 kr | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,111.07 kr | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 742.89 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,483.41 kr | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,747.90 kr | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 637.77 kr | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 483.70 kr | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,142.55 kr | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.25 |
Prices in Madagascar
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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