Cost of living
Ambanja compared to Haute Matsiatra
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Overview comparison
AmbanjaHaute Matsiatra
Consumer prices in Haute Matsiatra are roughly 11% higher than in Ambanja.
Cost of living
| Item | Ambanja | Haute Matsiatra |
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| Total with rent one person | 540 | 454 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,608 | 1,274 |
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| Without rent one person | 250 | 293 |
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| Without rent one family | 927 | 1,161 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 172.74 | 217.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 615.89 | 539.99 |
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| Food person | 198 | 161 |
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| Food family | 389 | 468 |
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| Transport person | 62.33 | 67.84 |
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| Transport family | 203.2 | 221.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 68 years | 83.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ambanja | Haute Matsiatra |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.23 | 3.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.28 | 16.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.92 | 4.98 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 0.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.89 | 0.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ambanja | Haute Matsiatra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 330.8 | 322 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.92 | 58.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 694.06 | 628.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 315.32 | 344.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.01 | 29.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.58 | 32.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.52 | 53 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ambanja | Haute Matsiatra |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.78 | 11.9 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 928 | 721 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 440 | 494 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.1% | 8.53% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.7 | 12.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ambanja | Haute Matsiatra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 0.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.42 | 1.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.29 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.3 | 8.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 | 4.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.5 | 3.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.55 | 0.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Ambanja | Haute Matsiatra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.03 | 45.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.7 | 7.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.22 | 14.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.89 | 2.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.83 | 16.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.11 | 88.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 107.71 | 132.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,211 | 12,721 |
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