Cost of living
Vakinankaratra compared to Mahajang
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Overview comparison
VakinankaratraMahajang
Consumer prices in Vakinankaratra are roughly 12% higher than in Mahajang.
Cost of living
| Item | Vakinankaratra | Mahajang |
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| Total with rent one person | 595 | 515 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,808 | 1,319 |
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| Without rent one person | 262 | 342 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,140 | 1,164 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.99 | 206.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 570.46 | 440.06 |
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| Food person | 167 | 172 |
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| Food family | 486 | 512 |
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| Transport person | 60.43 | 76.62 |
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| Transport family | 234.94 | 219.91 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.28 years | 68.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Vakinankaratra | Mahajang |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.7 | 3.22 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.42 | 17.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.29 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.85 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.83 | 1.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 1.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Vakinankaratra | Mahajang |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 332.98 | 388.69 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 57.21 | 73.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 731.92 | 631.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 308.92 | 408.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.5 | 27.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.66 | 36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.44 | 57.35 |
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Transportation
| Item | Vakinankaratra | Mahajang |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.87 | 11.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 700 | 805 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 506 | 462 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.12 | 0.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.52% | 7.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.68 | 11.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.5 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Vakinankaratra | Mahajang |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.23 | 1.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.9 | 2.08 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.84 | 9.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.39 | 4.33 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.05 | 4.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Vakinankaratra | Mahajang |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.23 | 41.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.31 | 5.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.07 | 12.42 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.88 | 2.72 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.92 | 19.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.68 | 79.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 125.18 | 148.37 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,362 | 11,135 |
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