Cost of living
Mahitsy compared to Toamasina
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Overview comparison
MahitsyToamasina
Consumer prices in Mahitsy are roughly 11% higher than in Toamasina.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahitsy | Toamasina |
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| Total with rent one person | 335 | 325 |
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| Total with rent family | 971 | 968 |
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| Without rent one person | 218 | 243 |
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| Without rent one family | 707 | 668 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 112.34 | 98.13 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 246.54 | 206.45 |
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| Food person | 137 | 128 |
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| Food family | 320 | 278 |
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| Transport person | 30.82 | 38.47 |
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| Transport family | 125.75 | 120.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.7 years | 66.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahitsy | Toamasina |
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| Lunch Menu | 0.86 | 1.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.81 | 12.86 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 4.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 0.88 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.04 | 1.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.92 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahitsy | Toamasina |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 58.45 | 62.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 43.84 | 31.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 181.7 | 242.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 183.96 | 163.9 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.25 | 21.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.91 | 27.2 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.41 | 54.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahitsy | Toamasina |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.39 | 16.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 767 | 928 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 455 | 405 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.09 | 0.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.13% | 7.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.43 | 11.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.41 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahitsy | Toamasina |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.37 | 0.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.67 | 0.89 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 6.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.37 | 3.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.68 | 3.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.25 | 0.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Mahitsy | Toamasina |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.12 | 13.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.28 | 6.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.35 | 14.24 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.43 | 1.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.72 | 19.25 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.58 | 87.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 153.68 | 115.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,021 | 10,207 |
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