Cost of living
Bongolava compared to Beni Mellal (Madagascar)
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Overview comparison
BongolavaBeni Mellal (Madagascar)
Consumer prices in Bongolava are roughly 58% higher than in Beni Mellal (Madagascar).
Cost of living
| Item | Bongolava | Beni Mellal (Madagascar) |
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| Total with rent one person | 582 | 320 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,736 | 970 |
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| Without rent one person | 262 | 212 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,144 | 511 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 170.65 | 105.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 602.22 | 209.69 |
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| Food person | 145 | 130 |
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| Food family | 391 | 340 |
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| Transport person | 66.92 | 34.73 |
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| Transport family | 191.09 | 91.89 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.71 years | 67.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bongolava | Beni Mellal (Madagascar) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.68 | 1.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.2 | 14.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.12 | 4.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 | 1.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.04 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.26 | 0.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bongolava | Beni Mellal (Madagascar) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 409.22 | 145.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.44 | 72.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 577.26 | 89.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 351.46 | 238.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.76 | 19.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.44 | 30.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.07 | 8.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bongolava | Beni Mellal (Madagascar) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.94 | 7.75 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 646 | 1,371 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 501 | 526 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.64% | 18.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.63 | 3.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bongolava | Beni Mellal (Madagascar) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.93 | 0.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.66 | 4.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.93 | 2.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.78 | 7.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.74 | 0.76 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.11 |
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Other
| Item | Bongolava | Beni Mellal (Madagascar) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 39.85 | 18.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.57 | 3.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.24 | 10.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.79 | 3.02 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.09 | 14.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 113.07 | 37.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 128.78 | 46.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,571 | 1,940 |
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