Cost of living
Mahajamba compared to Matsiatra Ambony
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Overview comparison
MahajambaMatsiatra Ambony
Consumer prices in Matsiatra Ambony are roughly 7% higher than in Mahajamba.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahajamba | Matsiatra Ambony |
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| Total with rent one person | 363 | 443 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,151 | 1,200 |
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| Without rent one person | 235 | 285 |
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| Without rent one family | 686 | 808 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 133.65 | 197.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 221.74 | 303.12 |
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| Food person | 146 | 205 |
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| Food family | 356 | 397 |
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| Transport person | 42.45 | 36.74 |
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| Transport family | 108.72 | 110.56 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.28 years | 65.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahajamba | Matsiatra Ambony |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.02 | 2.48 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.61 | 12.98 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.8 | 4.75 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 | 0.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.14 | 1.06 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.66 | 0.75 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahajamba | Matsiatra Ambony |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 52.1 | 118.4 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 35.98 | 98.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 235.98 | 467.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 144.42 | 135.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.59 | 21.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.64 | 37.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.58 | 57.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahajamba | Matsiatra Ambony |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.16 | 16.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 840 | 890 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 479 | 499 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.08 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.95% | 8.32% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.42 | 10.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahajamba | Matsiatra Ambony |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.42 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 0.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.92 | 1.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.08 | 11.27 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.41 | 6.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.17 | 4.55 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.3 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Mahajamba | Matsiatra Ambony |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.34 | 23.06 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.95 | 5.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.27 | 11.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.64 | 1.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.16 | 18.77 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.17 | 44.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.57 | 129.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,111 | 10,489 |
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