Cost of living
Alaotra-Mangoro compared to Mahajanga
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Overview comparison
Alaotra-MangoroMahajanga
Consumer prices in Alaotra-Mangoro are roughly 25% higher than in Mahajanga.
Cost of living
| Item | Alaotra-Mangoro | Mahajanga |
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| Total with rent one person | 499 | 344 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,607 | 846 |
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| Without rent one person | 331 | 255 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,055 | 741 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 199.75 | 142.11 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 568.55 | 290.64 |
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| Food person | 205 | 136 |
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| Food family | 539 | 358 |
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| Transport person | 64.19 | 34.1 |
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| Transport family | 224.68 | 125.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.4 years | 70.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alaotra-Mangoro | Mahajanga |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.8 | 0.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.78 | 14.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.06 | 5.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 | 0.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.96 | 0.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 0.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alaotra-Mangoro | Mahajanga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 380.75 | 52.17 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 65.57 | 32.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 613.49 | 254.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 313.79 | 178.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.13 | 19.06 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.75 | 32.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.88 | 51.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alaotra-Mangoro | Mahajanga |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.56 | 17.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 689 | 652 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 409 | 585 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.15 | 0.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.76% | 7.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.37 | 12.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.41 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alaotra-Mangoro | Mahajanga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 0.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.95 | 7.78 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 3.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.88 | 3.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.6 | 0.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Alaotra-Mangoro | Mahajanga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.55 | 13.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.17 | 7.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.33 | 9.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.84 | 1.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.12 | 19.43 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 91.04 | 105.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 150.27 | 126.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,609 | 10,770 |
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