Cost of Living in Madagascar
Summary of cost of living in Madagascar:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,233.7€ (6,323,157.3Ar), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 360.4€ (1,847,324.2Ar), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Madagascar is, on average, 54.9% lower than in Latvia.
- Rent in Madagascar is, on average, 43.1% lower than in Latvia.
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 (0.5 liter draught) | 4,750.00 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 7,000.00 Ar | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5,687.50 Ar | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 4,156.25 Ar | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2,865.38 Ar | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 4,887.06 Ar | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 4,238.00 Ar | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 3,149.69 Ar | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9,200.00 Ar | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 43,791.67 Ar | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 22,076.92 Ar | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19,075.00 Ar | |
| Apples (1kg) | 5,333.33 Ar | |
| Banana (1kg) | 2,810.77 Ar | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4,423.08 Ar | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 4,034.62 Ar | |
| Potato (1kg) | 2,483.33 Ar | |
| Onion (1kg) | 3,450.00 Ar | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1,625.00 Ar | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2,796.67 Ar | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21,000.00 Ar | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3,895.04 Ar | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter 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 1km (Normal Tariff) | 9,500.00 Ar | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 20,000.00 Ar | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 5,637.50 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 85m2 Apartment | 208,987.12 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 | 30,000.00 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 | 446,895.62 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 Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,966,666.67 Ar | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,250,000.00 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: 17 April 2025
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