Cost of living
Tsimahafana compared to Melaky
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Overview comparison
TsimahafanaMelaky
Consumer prices in Melaky are roughly 6% higher than in Tsimahafana.
Cost of living
| Item | Tsimahafana | Melaky |
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| Total with rent one person | 421 | 574 |
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| Total with rent family | 988 | 1,244 |
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| Without rent one person | 313 | 271 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,008 | 979 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 198.7 | 231.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 276.13 | 545.17 |
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| Food person | 157 | 194 |
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| Food family | 511 | 481 |
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| Transport person | 33.76 | 63.66 |
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| Transport family | 98.62 | 241.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.5 years | 70.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tsimahafana | Melaky |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.89 | 3.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.25 | 14.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.64 | 5.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 | 0.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.14 | 0.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.84 | 0.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tsimahafana | Melaky |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 96.15 | 312.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.72 | 74.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 400.47 | 570.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 171.91 | 434.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.22 | 23.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.99 | 40.18 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.1 | 55.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tsimahafana | Melaky |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.61 | 15.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 856 | 900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 394 | 569 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.46% | 7.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.58 | 12.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.37 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tsimahafana | Melaky |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.74 | 1.06 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 1.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.02 | 8.15 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.67 | 4.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.75 | 3.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.73 | 0.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Tsimahafana | Melaky |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 18.06 | 48.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.33 | 5.42 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.54 | 13.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.14 | 2.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.7 | 14.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.29 | 83.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.02 | 113.19 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,543 | 10,010 |
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