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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Madagascar

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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United States vs. Madagascar - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.76 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Madagascar.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.32 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Madagascar.

5.37 EUR
1.22 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.56 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Madagascar.

2.20 EUR
0.52 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.31 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.3 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Madagascar.

19.31 EUR
3.96 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.17 EUR (4.53 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Madagascar.

16.56 EUR
4.17 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.03 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.47 EUR (4.86 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Madagascar.

16.03 EUR
4.47 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.72 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.21 EUR (5.66 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Madagascar.

14.72 EUR
5.21 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.79 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Madagascar.

2.95 EUR
0.73 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.8 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Madagascar.

4.36 EUR
1.65 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.62 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.43 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Madagascar.

3.62 EUR
1.32 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.99 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.27 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Madagascar.

2.61 EUR
0.25 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.88 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Madagascar.

3.93 EUR
0.81 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.37 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.31 EUR (7.94 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Madagascar.

15.37 EUR
7.31 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Madagascar.

1.15 EUR
0.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.72 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Madagascar.

3.59 EUR
0.66 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (0.96 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Madagascar.

4.90 EUR
0.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Madagascar.

3.92 EUR
0.50 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.69 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Madagascar.

7.56 EUR
0.63 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.26 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.69 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Madagascar.

5.75 EUR
0.64 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.58 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 77% lower in Madagascar.

2.30 EUR
0.53 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Madagascar - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.85 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Madagascar.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Madagascar.

4.80 EUR
1.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.85 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Madagascar.

2.58 EUR
0.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.13 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Madagascar.

7.36 EUR
1.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.2 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.59 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Madagascar.

9.20 EUR
1.46 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.1 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Madagascar.

11.04 EUR
4.69 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 14.59 EUR (15.85 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Madagascar.

92.00 EUR
14.59 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 1.85 EUR (2.02 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 92% lower in Madagascar.

23.00 EUR
1.85 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Madagascar.

2.02 EUR
0.50 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Madagascar - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.18 times less for fuel in the United States than in Madagascar.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.08 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 1% lower in Madagascar.

1.00 EUR
0.99 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.19 EUR (1.29 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.19 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Madagascar - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 16.52 times more for transportation in the United States than in Madagascar.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 4.75 EUR (5.16 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 96% lower in Madagascar.

118.68 EUR
4.75 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Madagascar.

2.53 EUR
0.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.08 EUR (2.26 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Madagascar.

27.60 EUR
2.08 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.59 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Madagascar.

1.71 EUR
1.46 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.02 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Madagascar.

4.14 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.21 EUR (5.66 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Madagascar.

16.56 EUR
5.21 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 35.91 EUR (39.03 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Madagascar.

90.40 EUR
35.91 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.96 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 6.25 EUR (6.79 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Madagascar.

34.96 EUR
6.25 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Madagascar - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.39 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Madagascar.

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 3497 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 392.45 EUR (426.56 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Madagascar.

3 497 EUR
392.45 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 2190 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 103.48 EUR (112.48 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Madagascar.

2 190 EUR
103.48 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 6527 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 833.52 EUR (905.98 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Madagascar.

6 527 EUR
833.52 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 3779 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 374.34 EUR (406.89 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Madagascar.

3 779 EUR
374.34 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Madagascar - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.77 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Madagascar.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13136 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 840.47 EUR (913.53 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Madagascar.

13 136 EUR
840.47 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 8533 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 451.49 EUR (490.74 USD) in Madagascar. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Madagascar.

8 533 EUR
451.49 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Madagascar - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 40.55 times higher than in Madagascar.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5517 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 136.04 EUR (147.87 USD) in Madagascar. The average salary is 97.5% lower in Madagascar.

5 517 EUR
136.04 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

104 EUR
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Two stars

119 EUR
46.2 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
54.5 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
95.7 EUR

Five stars

507 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels • Madagascar: 7 cities, 89 hotels

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