Cost of living
Saharefo compared to Manakara
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Manakara are roughly 9% higher than in Saharefo.
Cost of living
| Item | Saharefo | Manakara |
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| Total with rent one person | 406 | 404 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,004 | 1,083 |
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| Without rent one person | 258 | 289 |
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| Without rent one family | 685 | 816 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 141.42 | 206.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 295.42 | 277.41 |
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| Food person | 120 | 193 |
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| Food family | 391 | 446 |
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| Transport person | 43.23 | 30.69 |
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| Transport family | 100.86 | 107.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.58 years | 81.32 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saharefo | Manakara |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.1 | 3.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.19 | 18.42 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.72 | 4.81 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 | 0.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.95 | 1.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.79 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saharefo | Manakara |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 62.85 | 132.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 38.23 | 81.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 176 | 509.37 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 156.51 | 173.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.74 | 19.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.48 | 31.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.48 | 68.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saharefo | Manakara |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.4 | 16.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 717 | 880 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 508 | 422 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.83% | 7.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.63 | 12.93 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.1 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saharefo | Manakara |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 1.07 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.73 | 1.62 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.81 | 11.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.32 | 7.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.99 | 4.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.22 | 0.79 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Saharefo | Manakara |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.44 | 22.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.57 | 6.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.91 | 9.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.02 | 2.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.51 | 15.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.08 | 57.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 110.11 | 135.76 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,337 | 10,932 |
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