Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Madagascar
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Economic & Living Costs in Madagascar
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
7000-20000 MGA
Avg: 13500 MGA
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
60000-150000 MGA
Avg: 105000 MGA
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
20000-25000 MGA
Avg: 22500 MGA
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
3000-7000 MGA
Avg: 5000 MGA
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
600000-2000000 MGA
Avg: 1300000 MGA
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
250000-1200000 MGA
Avg: 725000 MGA
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
1500000-5590000 MGA
Avg: 3545000 MGA
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
700000-2500000 MGA
Avg: 1600000 MGA
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
600-1500 MGA
Avg: 1050 MGA
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
16000-33000 MGA
Avg: 24500 MGA
Monthly Transport Pass
160000 MGA
Avg: 80000 MGA
Gasoline (1L)
4800-5990 MGA
Avg: 5395 MGA
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
100000-500000 MGA
Avg: 300000 MGA
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
150000-300000 MGA
Avg: 225000 MGA
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
40000-200000 MGA
Avg: 120000 MGA
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
3000-6800 MGA
Avg: 4900 MGA
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
1000-8000 MGA
Avg: 4500 MGA
Eggs (12)
8400-12960 MGA
Avg: 10680 MGA
Local Cheese (1kg)
24000-78085 MGA
Avg: 51042.5 MGA
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
50000-250000 MGA
Avg: 150000 MGA
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
20000-30000 MGA
Avg: 25000 MGA
Cinema Ticket
20000-35000 MGA
Avg: 27500 MGA
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
100000-400000 MGA
Avg: 250000 MGA
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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