Explore the Affordable Living in Madagascar: A Guide to Latest Prices

Living in Madagascar offers unique experiences and challenges, but it's definitely more affordable than life in Europe. The cost of living in this picturesque country varies depending on lifestyle, location, and personal choices. Below is a list of current prices for some goods and services.

Food and Beverages

• A full meal with a drink costs about 24,000 Ariary.
• A fast-food meal is around 15,000 Ariary.
• 500 grams of chicken breast is 7,000 Ariary.
• A liter of full-fat milk is 5,200 Ariary.
• A dozen large eggs cost 8,000 Ariary.
• 1 kg of tomatoes is 3,000 Ariary.
• Half a kilogram of local cheese is 16,000 Ariary.
• 1 kg of apples is 3,800 Ariary.
• 1 kg of potatoes is 2,500 Ariary.
• Half a liter of domestic beer in supermarkets is 3,500 Ariary.
• A bottle of red wine costs 20,000 Ariary.
• Bread is around 2,000 Ariary.

Services and Transportation

• A taxi from Antananarivo airport to the city center is 70,000 Ariary.
• From Tamatave airport to the city center, a taxi costs 40,000 Ariary.
• A standard men's haircut in an expat-popular area is 15,000 Ariary.
• A dinner for two at an Italian restaurant, including starters, main course, two glasses of wine, and dessert, is 100,000 Ariary.
• A cocktail in a city center bar/restaurant is 8,000 Ariary.
• A cappuccino is 4,500 Ariary.
• Beer in a local pub is 4,500 Ariary.
• Renting a car with a driver (Land Cruiser) costs 170,000 Ariary (excluding fuel).
• A bus ticket from Tamatave to Foulpointe (50 km) is 12,000 Ariary.

Healthcare and Hygiene

• A popular antibiotic (12 tablets) costs 25,000 Ariary.
• A roll-on deodorant (50 ml) is 15,000 Ariary.
• 2-in-1 shampoo (400 ml) is 15,000 Ariary.
• A tube of toothpaste is 5,000 Ariary.

Miscellaneous

• A night in a 3-star hotel (double room) is 180,000 Ariary.
• 1 kg of fish at the local market in Tamatave is 8,000 Ariary.
• 1 kg of grilled fish on the beach in Foulpointe is 40,000 Ariary.
• A beach massage (1 hour) is 30,000 Ariary.
• Daily wage for simple household work (lawn mowing, gardening) is 25,000 Ariary.

Prices may vary depending on the city, region, and specific store or service provider.