Travel budget and cost of living in Madagascar how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Madagascar
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Madagascar: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Madagascar for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 20 for 2 ppl.
- $ 3.7 per person
- $ 0.5 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 386* (1457764 MGA)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 55 for 2 ppl.
- $ 9.7 per person
- $ 7.6 per person
- $ 5.9 per person
Total budget:
$ 1417* (5361342 MGA)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 97 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 21 per person
- $ 12 per person
Total budget:
$ 2603* (9849168 MGA)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Madagascar in 2020
Cost of living: Madagascar VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Madagascar in 2020 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Madagascar by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Madagascar compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Madagascar | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Antananarivo | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Antananarivo |
| Antsirabe | 9% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Antsirabe |
Local prices in Madagascar by expense type
Madagascar: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Madagascar costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 1.7/person
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 7.9/person
($ 5.3 to $ 24)
($ 5.3 to $ 24)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 4.7/person
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)
($ 2.6 to $ 5.3)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Local beer
$ 0.8 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 1.2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Madagascar: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Madagascar costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 49 to $ 49)
($ 49 to $ 49)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 41/night
($ 30 to $ 54)
($ 30 to $ 54)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 41 to $ 108)
($ 41 to $ 108)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 95 to $ 152)
($ 95 to $ 152)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 219/night
($ 207 to $ 232)
($ 207 to $ 232)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 20/month
($ 20 to $ 20)
($ 20 to $ 20)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 195/month
($ 152 to $ 243)
($ 152 to $ 243)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 83/month
($ 54 to $ 120)
($ 54 to $ 120)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 71/month
($ 58 to $ 90)
($ 58 to $ 90)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 179/month
($ 128 to $ 254)
($ 128 to $ 254)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Madagascar: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Madagascar costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
($ 1 to $ 1.6)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 8/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 10.5)
($ 3.9 to $ 10.5)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 4.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Oranges
$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 0.2/salad
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 4.1/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 5.3)
($ 3.7 to $ 5.3)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Madagascar: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Madagascar costs 26% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)
94% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 6/month
( $ 6)
( $ 6)
91% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 75Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.3
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 61/24hrs
($ 28 to $ 159)
($ 28 to $ 159)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Madagascar: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Madagascar costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 47/month
($ 41 to $ 54)
($ 41 to $ 54)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Mobile phone
$ 0/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
($ 0 to $ 0.1)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 76/month
($ 67 to $ 120)
($ 67 to $ 120)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 254/month
($ 133 to $ 435)
($ 133 to $ 435)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1391Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 91/month
($ 81 to $ 133)
($ 81 to $ 133)
91% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1112Flat (centre)
$ 879/month
($ 659 to $ 1317)
($ 659 to $ 1317)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2230Flat (suburbs)
$ 629/month
($ 265 to $ 1379)
($ 265 to $ 1379)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1762Gym
$ 47/month
($ 28 to $ 81)
($ 28 to $ 81)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 559/month
($ 330 to $ 922)
($ 330 to $ 922)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 964Private primary school
$ 4252/yr
($ 922 to $ 7581)
($ 922 to $ 7581)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16769Madagascar: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Madagascar costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.9/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 6.6)
($ 3.9 to $ 6.6)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 4.7/hr
($ 3.9 to $ 5.3)
($ 3.9 to $ 5.3)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Madagascar: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Madagascar costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 3.9/pack
($ 2.9 to $ 6.1)
($ 2.9 to $ 6.1)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.2Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 16 to $ 107)
($ 16 to $ 107)
28% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 22
( $ 22)
( $ 22)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 137
($ 120 to $ 153)
($ 120 to $ 153)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 54
($ 41 to $ 67)
($ 41 to $ 67)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 100Plane ticket budget
London → Nosy Be
$ 1477
(fair price: $ 1281)
(fair price: $ 1281)
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About the information on the cost of living in Madagascar
The information about the cost of living in Madagascar shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Madagascar updated on 23-09-2020.