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Cost of Living & Prices:
Madagascar vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Madagascar vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.98 times less for grocery shopping in Madagascar than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in Madagascar and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Madagascar.

1.14 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Madagascar and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Madagascar.

0.49 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.71 EUR (4.07 USD) in Madagascar and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Madagascar.

3.71 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.9 EUR (4.28 USD) in Madagascar and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Madagascar.

3.90 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.19 EUR (4.59 USD) in Madagascar and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Madagascar.

4.19 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.88 EUR (5.35 USD) in Madagascar and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Madagascar.

4.88 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.68 EUR (0.75 USD) in Madagascar and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Madagascar.

0.68 EUR
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.55 EUR (1.7 USD) for 12 eggs in Madagascar and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Madagascar.

1.55 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.24 EUR (1.36 USD) in Madagascar and 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Madagascar.

1.24 EUR
3.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Madagascar and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Madagascar.

0.23 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in Madagascar and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Madagascar.

0.76 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.84 EUR (7.5 USD) in Madagascar and 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Madagascar.

6.84 EUR
15.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.75 EUR (0.82 USD) in Madagascar and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Madagascar.

0.75 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Madagascar and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Madagascar.

0.62 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.83 EUR (0.91 USD) in Madagascar and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Madagascar.

0.83 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.47 EUR (0.51 USD) in Madagascar and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Madagascar.

0.47 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.59 EUR (0.65 USD) in Madagascar and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Madagascar.

0.59 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.6 EUR (0.65 USD) in Madagascar and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Madagascar.

0.60 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Madagascar and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Madagascar.

0.50 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

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Madagascar vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Madagascar than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1 EUR (1.1 USD) in Madagascar and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Madagascar.

1.00 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.73 EUR (0.8 USD) in Madagascar and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Madagascar.

0.73 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Madagascar and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Madagascar.

0.98 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Madagascar and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Madagascar.

1.37 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.39 EUR (4.81 USD) in Madagascar and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Madagascar.

4.39 EUR
10.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 13.67 EUR (14.98 USD) in Madagascar and 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Madagascar.

13.67 EUR
91.24 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.74 EUR (1.9 USD) in Madagascar and 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Madagascar.

1.74 EUR
22.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Madagascar and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Madagascar.

0.46 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

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Madagascar vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.27 times more for fuel in Madagascar than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Madagascar and 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in the United States.

0.98 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.18 EUR (1.29 USD) in Madagascar and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United States.

1.18 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 17.49 times less for transportation in Madagascar than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 4.45 EUR (4.88 USD) in Madagascar and 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Madagascar.

4.45 EUR
117.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Madagascar and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Madagascar.

0.12 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.95 EUR (2.14 USD) in Madagascar and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Madagascar.

1.95 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Madagascar and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Madagascar.

1.37 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.88 EUR (0.96 USD) in Madagascar and 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Madagascar.

0.88 EUR
4.11 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.88 EUR (5.35 USD) in Madagascar and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Madagascar.

4.88 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.64 EUR (36.87 USD) in Madagascar and 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Madagascar.

33.64 EUR
89.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.86 EUR (6.42 USD) in Madagascar and 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Madagascar.

5.86 EUR
34.67 EUR

Flats for rent

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.94 times less for renting an apartment in Madagascar than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 367.66 EUR (402.95 USD) in Madagascar and 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Madagascar.

367.66 EUR
3 468 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 96.95 EUR (106.25 USD) in Madagascar and 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Madagascar.

96.95 EUR
2 172 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 780.88 EUR (855.82 USD) in Madagascar and 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Madagascar.

780.88 EUR
6 473 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 350.7 EUR (384.36 USD) in Madagascar and 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Madagascar.

350.70 EUR
3 748 EUR

Flats for sale

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 17.76 times less for buying an apartment in Madagascar than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 787.38 EUR (862.95 USD) in Madagascar and 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Madagascar.

787.38 EUR
13 028 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 422.98 EUR (463.57 USD) in Madagascar and 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Madagascar.

422.98 EUR
8 463 EUR

Salary

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Madagascar vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Madagascar is 42.93 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 127.45 EUR (139.68 USD) in Madagascar and 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97.7% lower in Madagascar.

127.45 EUR
5 472 EUR

Hotels

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Madagascar vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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94.7 EUR

Two stars

36.7 EUR
133 EUR

Three stars

45.6 EUR
178 EUR

Four stars

111 EUR
230 EUR

Five stars

107 EUR
548 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Madagascar: 6 cities, 83 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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