Cost of living comparison
Madagascar is 18.5% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 61.6% less in Madagascar
- Groceries
-
pay 29.9% less in Madagascar
- Transportation
-
pay 49.6% more in Madagascar
- Housing
-
pay 72.3% less in Madagascar
- Childcare
-
pay 4.2 times more in Madagascar
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 43.2% less in Madagascar
- Clothing
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pay 36.1% less in Madagascar
The cost of childcare and transportation in Madagascar are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries are lower in Madagascar. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Madagascar.
If you lived in Madagascar instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 61.6% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$2.90
MGA13,058
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$4.30
MGA19,345
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.92
MGA4,143
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.65
MGA2,929
|
|
pay 29.9% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.92
MGA4,137
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$5.17
MGA23,272
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$3.71
MGA16,699
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.80
MGA8,125
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.51
MGA11,298
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.64
MGA2,888
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.32
MGA1,431
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.55
MGA2,468
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.34
MGA1,517
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.28
MGA1,272
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.37
MGA1,656
|
|
pay 49.6% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.28
MGA19,269
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$11,817.99
MGA53,199,588
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$12.46
MGA56,101
|
|
pay 72.3% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$58.38
MGA262,820
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$241.73
MGA1,088,173
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$65.00
MGA292,623
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$35.96
MGA161,890
|
|
pay 4.2 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$89.71
MGA403,833
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$11,292.35
MGA50,833,374
|
|
pay 43.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$0.91
MGA4,111
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.13
MGA5,094
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.46
MGA11,075
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$30.89
MGA139,044
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$6.45
MGA29,018
|
|
pay 36.1% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Madagascar
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$14.15
MGA63,708
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$15.67
MGA70,530
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$71.98
MGA324,034
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$57.39
MGA258,340
|
|
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