Cost of living
Mahajang compared to Ivato
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Overview comparison
MahajangIvato
Consumer prices in Mahajang are roughly 7% higher than in Ivato.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahajang | Ivato |
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| Total with rent one person | 515 | 429 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,319 | 1,161 |
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| Without rent one person | 342 | 310 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,164 | 1,020 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 206.96 | 230.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 440.06 | 275.22 |
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| Food person | 172 | 177 |
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| Food family | 512 | 430 |
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| Transport person | 76.62 | 36.57 |
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| Transport family | 219.91 | 114.84 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.81 years | 68.36 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahajang | Ivato |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.22 | 2.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.95 | 18.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 3.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 0.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.18 | 1.07 |
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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 | Ivato |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 388.69 | 115.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 73.48 | 79.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 631.85 | 427.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 408.32 | 192.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.61 | 21.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36 | 38.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.35 | 75.27 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahajang | Ivato |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.78 | 16.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 805 | 653 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 462 | 395 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.75% | 7.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.69 | 13.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.26 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahajang | Ivato |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 0.8 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.37 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 1.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.25 | 10.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.33 | 6.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.49 | 5.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Mahajang | Ivato |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.95 | 20.4 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.86 | 7.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.42 | 11.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.72 | 2.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.32 | 17.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.76 | 65.88 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 148.37 | 143.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,135 | 11,397 |
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