Cost of living
Saudi Arabia compared to Madagascar
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Overview comparison
Saudi ArabiaMadagascar
Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia are roughly 11% higher than in Madagascar.
Cost of living
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Madagascar |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,009 | 524 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,076 | 1,355 |
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| Without rent one person | 642 | 337 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,778 | 1,031 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 482.76 | 196.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 795.43 | 505.41 |
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| Food person | 341 | 185 |
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| Food family | 797 | 361 |
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| Transport person | 145.05 | 66.9 |
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| Transport family | 464.26 | 147.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 53.96 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Madagascar |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.25 | 2.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.7 | 17.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.86 | 3.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 | 0.8 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.1 | 0.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.81 | 1.11 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Madagascar |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 475.66 | 327.74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 453.42 | 76.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,030.11 | 440.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 676.31 | 369.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.85 | 24.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.91 | 39.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.05 | 60.18 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Madagascar |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.38 | 12.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,842 | 663 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,064 | 439 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.39% | 7.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.28 | 11.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.51 | 1.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Madagascar |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.23 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.61 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.32 | 8.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.24 | 4.53 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.29 | 4.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 0.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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Other
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Madagascar |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.66 | 43.12 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.98 | 5.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.45 | 13.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.53 | 2.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.59 | 21.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.15 | 87.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 295.29 | 113.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,809 | 13,208 |
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