Cost of Living Comparison Between Ambatolampy and Manakara Cost of Living Comparison Between Ambatolampy and Manakara

🙂 Solo nomad: Ambatolampy is 97.5% cheaper than Manakara without rent, and 97.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Ambatolampy is 97.3% cheaper than Manakara without rent, and 97.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$2.27 MGA 9,465
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$14.77 MGA 61.6K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$3.51 MGA 14.6K
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Cappuccino
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$1.17 MGA 4,872
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.57 MGA 2,386
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.58 MGA 2,426
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$1.19 MGA 4,961
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.42 MGA 5,947
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.83 MGA 3,476
$1.73 MGA 7,240
-52.02%
White Bread (500g)
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$1.02 MGA 4,276
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$0.70 MGA 2,919
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Eggs
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$2.22 MGA 9,279
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$6.59 MGA 27.5K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$3.43 MGA 14.3K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$3.58 MGA 14.9K
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Apples (1kg)
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$0.99 MGA 4,147
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Banana (1kg)
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$0.69 MGA 2,871
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Oranges (1kg)
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$0.37 MGA 1,553
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Tomato (1kg)
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$0.67 MGA 2,787
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Potato (1kg)
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$0.59 MGA 2,446
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Onion (1kg)
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$0.76 MGA 3,184
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.34 MGA 1,429
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.64 MGA 2,688
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
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$1.41 MGA 5,886
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Wine (Bottle)
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$4.73 MGA 19.8K
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$1.03 MGA 4,314
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
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$1.26 MGA 5,239
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🚌 Getting Around
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.21 MGA 872
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
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$17.87 MGA 74.6K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$1.14 MGA 4,738
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
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$2.15 MGA 8,967
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$3.25 MGA 13.6K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$1.19 MGA 4,985
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$15.6K MGA 65.1M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
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$20.7K MGA 86.5M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$42.52 MGA 177.5K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$53.4 MGA 222.9K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$11.51 MGA 48.0K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$22.62 MGA 94.4K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$16.71 MGA 69.8K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$20.48 MGA 85.5K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$44.88 MGA 187.3K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$44.06 MGA 183.9K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Ambatolampy
Manakara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$125 MGA 521.1K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
24
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Last update for Ambatolampy: March 1, 2026

Last update for Manakara: February 28, 2026

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