Cost of living
Mahajang compared to Fianarantsoa
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Overview comparison
MahajangFianarantsoa
Consumer prices in Mahajang are roughly 9% higher than in Fianarantsoa.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahajang | Fianarantsoa |
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| Total with rent one person | 515 | 290 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,319 | 1,194 |
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| Without rent one person | 342 | 224 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,164 | 784 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 206.96 | 102.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 440.06 | 256.86 |
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| Food person | 172 | 140 |
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| Food family | 512 | 355 |
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| Transport person | 76.62 | 42.37 |
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| Transport family | 219.91 | 92.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.81 years | 79.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahajang | Fianarantsoa |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.22 | 1.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.95 | 11.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 4.29 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.18 | 1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.25 | 0.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahajang | Fianarantsoa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 388.69 | 66.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 73.48 | 40.14 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 631.85 | 260.23 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 408.32 | 131.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.61 | 22.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36 | 36.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.35 | 57.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahajang | Fianarantsoa |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.78 | 17.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 805 | 836 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 462 | 507 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.75% | 8.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.69 | 13.21 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.26 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahajang | Fianarantsoa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.37 | 0.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 0.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.25 | 8.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.33 | 3.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.49 | 3.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.64 | 0.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Mahajang | Fianarantsoa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.95 | 17.94 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.86 | 6.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.42 | 13.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.72 | 1.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.32 | 17.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.76 | 100.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 148.37 | 130.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,135 | 11,573 |
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