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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 1.04 EUR (1.2 USD) in Madagascar and 6.37 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Madagascar.

1.04 EUR
6.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Madagascar and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Madagascar.

0.53 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.72 EUR (4.32 USD) in Madagascar and 17.15 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Madagascar.

3.72 EUR
17.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.08 EUR (4.74 USD) in Madagascar and 15.48 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Madagascar.

4.08 EUR
15.48 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.34 EUR (5.05 USD) in Madagascar and 13.83 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Madagascar.

4.34 EUR
13.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in Madagascar and 16.34 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Madagascar.

1.55 EUR
16.34 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Madagascar and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Madagascar.

0.76 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Madagascar and 6.18 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Madagascar.

1.76 EUR
6.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.09 EUR (1.27 USD) in Madagascar and 3.28 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Madagascar.

1.09 EUR
3.28 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.49 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.32 EUR (0.37 USD) in Madagascar and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Madagascar.

0.32 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Madagascar and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Madagascar.

0.82 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.5 EUR (9.89 USD) in Madagascar and 14.76 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in Madagascar.

8.50 EUR
14.76 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.95 EUR (1.1 USD) in Madagascar and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Madagascar.

0.95 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Madagascar and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Madagascar.

0.67 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Madagascar and 4.92 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Madagascar.

0.86 EUR
4.92 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in Madagascar and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Madagascar.

0.48 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Madagascar and 7.11 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Madagascar.

0.61 EUR
7.11 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.72 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.78 EUR (0.91 USD) in Madagascar and 5.48 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Madagascar.

0.78 EUR
5.48 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Madagascar and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Madagascar.

0.56 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Madagascar vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.8 times less for meals in restaurants in Madagascar than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Madagascar and 5.04 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Madagascar.

1.15 EUR
5.04 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Madagascar and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Madagascar.

0.81 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Madagascar and 6.88 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Madagascar.

0.92 EUR
6.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in Madagascar and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Madagascar.

1.36 EUR
10.32 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.88 EUR (4.51 USD) in Madagascar and 10.32 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Madagascar.

3.88 EUR
10.32 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 15.53 EUR (18.06 USD) in Madagascar and 120.39 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Madagascar.

15.53 EUR
120.39 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.33 EUR (2.71 USD) in Madagascar and 22.36 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Madagascar.

2.33 EUR
22.36 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Madagascar and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Madagascar.

0.56 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Madagascar vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.2 times more for fuel in Madagascar than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Madagascar and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the United States.

0.95 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Madagascar and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the United States.

1.03 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 10.23 times less for transportation in Madagascar than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 7.76 EUR (9.03 USD) in Madagascar and 113.51 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Madagascar.

7.76 EUR
113.51 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Madagascar and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Madagascar.

0.14 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.88 EUR (4.51 USD) in Madagascar and 36.12 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Madagascar.

3.88 EUR
36.12 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.75 EUR (2.03 USD) in Madagascar and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Madagascar.

1.75 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.94 EUR (2.26 USD) in Madagascar and 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Madagascar.

1.94 EUR
4.29 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 4.85 EUR (5.64 USD) in Madagascar and 17.2 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Madagascar.

4.85 EUR
17.20 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 19.51 EUR (22.69 USD) in Madagascar and 135.67 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Madagascar.

19.51 EUR
135.67 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.63 EUR (6.55 USD) in Madagascar and 55.9 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Madagascar.

5.63 EUR
55.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.04 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 260.98 EUR (303.49 USD) in Madagascar and 3489 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Madagascar.

260.98 EUR
3 489 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 86.78 EUR (100.91 USD) in Madagascar and 2187 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96% lower in Madagascar.

86.78 EUR
2 187 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 473.17 EUR (550.23 USD) in Madagascar and 7070 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Madagascar.

473.17 EUR
7 070 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 325.15 EUR (378.1 USD) in Madagascar and 4495 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Madagascar.

325.15 EUR
4 495 EUR

Flats for sale

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Madagascar vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 25.08 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 575.89 EUR (669.68 USD) in Madagascar and 14925 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Madagascar.

575.89 EUR
14 925 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 436.77 EUR (507.9 USD) in Madagascar and 10471 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Madagascar.

436.77 EUR
10 471 EUR

Salary

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Madagascar vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Madagascar is 46.17 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 95.85 EUR (111.46 USD) in Madagascar and 4425 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97.8% lower in Madagascar.

95.85 EUR
4 425 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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89.2 EUR

Two stars

34.6 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

42.9 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

104 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

101 EUR
517 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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