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:

  • $ 48 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 0.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 840* (3702412 MGA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 1874* (8261400 MGA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3135* (13819722 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 2025

Cost of living: Madagascar VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Madagascar in 2025 is 58% less than 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:

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Local prices in Madagascar by expense type

Madagascar: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Madagascar costs 73% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.9/person
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 8.3/person
($ 7.2 to $ 19)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.8/person
($ 4.8 to $ 6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.3/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Madagascar: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Madagascar costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 45 to $ 198)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 35 to $ 148)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 38 to $ 187)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 62 to $ 256)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 90/night
($ 58 to $ 208)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 70/month
($ 33 to $ 177)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 86/month
($ 58 to $ 166)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 91/month
($ 51 to $ 184)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 80/month
($ 64 to $ 123)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 109/month
($ 63 to $ 195)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Madagascar: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Madagascar costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 5.8)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.2/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 7.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Madagascar: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Madagascar costs 26% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 24 to $ 117)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Madagascar: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Madagascar costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.2/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 9.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.7/hr
($ 4.8 to $ 12)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Madagascar: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Madagascar costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.9/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 22
($ 9.6 to $ 56)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
($ 11 to $ 60)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Antananarivo
London → Antananarivo
London → Antananarivo
$ 1092
(fair price: $ 963)
Montreal → Antananarivo
Montreal → Antananarivo
Montreal → Antananarivo
$ 1486
(fair price: $ 1334)
London → Nosy Be
London → Nosy Be
London → Nosy Be
$ 1562
(fair price: $ 1334)
Manchester → Antananarivo
Manchester → Antananarivo
Manchester → Antananarivo
$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1019)
Dublin → Antananarivo
Dublin → Antananarivo
Dublin → Antananarivo
$ 1395
(fair price: $ 1265)
New York City → Antananarivo
New York City → Antananarivo
New York City → Antananarivo
$ 1689
(fair price: $ 1478)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Madagascar updated on 02-03-2025.

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