Cost of living
Mahajanga compared to Ambohibary
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Overview comparison
MahajangaAmbohibary
Consumer prices in Ambohibary are roughly 8% higher than in Mahajanga.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahajanga | Ambohibary |
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| Total with rent one person | 344 | 358 |
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| Total with rent family | 846 | 935 |
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| Without rent one person | 255 | 188 |
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| Without rent one family | 741 | 796 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 142.11 | 139.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 290.64 | 295.14 |
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| Food person | 136 | 113 |
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| Food family | 358 | 313 |
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| Transport person | 34.1 | 45.59 |
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| Transport family | 125.97 | 103.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.22 years | 79.53 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahajanga | Ambohibary |
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| Lunch Menu | 0.98 | 1.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.72 | 11.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.33 | 4.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 | 0.87 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.83 | 1.03 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.86 | 0.94 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahajanga | Ambohibary |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 52.17 | 67.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 32.46 | 36.58 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 254.45 | 197.67 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 178.71 | 184.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.06 | 22.11 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.71 | 33.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.35 | 46.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahajanga | Ambohibary |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.77 | 12.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 652 | 906 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 585 | 478 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.09 | 0.09 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.53% | 7.98% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.03 | 12.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.53 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahajanga | Ambohibary |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 0.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.86 | 0.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.78 | 7.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.86 | 3.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.44 | 3.33 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.3 | 0.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Mahajanga | Ambohibary |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.94 | 17.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.3 | 6.68 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.75 | 11.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.85 | 2.05 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.43 | 20.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.72 | 114.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 126.64 | 158.33 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,770 | 11,865 |
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