Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Manakara Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Manakara

😐 Solo nomad: Lisbon is 155.8% more expensive than Manakara without rent, and 498.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lisbon is 227.4% more expensive than Manakara without rent, and 453.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.82 €13.43
$2.18 MGA 9,049
625.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$64.4 €54.7
$14.55 MGA 60.3K
342.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.37 €8.80
$3.65 MGA 15.1K
184.11%
Cappuccino
$2.89 €2.46
$1.16 MGA 4,786
149.14%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.23 €1.90
$0.58 MGA 2,393
284.48%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.55 €1.31
$0.54 MGA 2,254
187.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.38 €2.87
$1.20 MGA 4,956
181.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.90 €3.31
$1.48 MGA 6,121
163.51%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.12 €0.95
$1.74 MGA 7,199
-35.63%
White Bread (500g)
$1.80 €1.53
$0.99 MGA 4,082
81.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.75 €1.48
$0.73 MGA 3,010
139.73%
Eggs
$3.17 €2.69
$2.31 MGA 9,578
37.23%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.50 €11.46
$6.47 MGA 26.8K
108.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.79 €6.61
$3.35 MGA 13.9K
132.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.65 €13.29
$3.46 MGA 14.3K
352.31%
Apples (1kg)
$2.28 €1.94
$1.02 MGA 4,242
123.53%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 €1.46
$0.72 MGA 2,989
137.50%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.93 €1.64
$0.37 MGA 1,548
421.62%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.52 €2.14
$0.72 MGA 2,994
250.00%
Potato (1kg)
$1.79 €1.52
$0.54 MGA 2,227
231.48%
Onion (1kg)
$2.05 €1.74
$0.76 MGA 3,158
169.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.94 €1.64
$0.32 MGA 1,322
506.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.81 €0.69
$0.64 MGA 2,647
26.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.65 €5.65
$1.43 MGA 5,909
365.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.79 €4.91
$4.82 MGA 20.0K
20.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.33 €1.13
$1.03 MGA 4,282
29.13%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.91 €2.47
$1.25 MGA 5,162
132.80%
🚌 Getting Around
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.35 €1.99
$0.21 MGA 866
1019.05%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$45.70 €38.80
$18.11 MGA 75.0K
152.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.20 €3.57
$1.13 MGA 4,673
271.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.81 €0.69
$2.07 MGA 8,582
-60.87%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$18.70 €15.88
$3.28 MGA 13.6K
470.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.09 €1.78
$1.17 MGA 4,856
78.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.6K €29.4K
$15.4K MGA 63.8M
124.57%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.7K €33.7K
$20.3K MGA 84.2M
95.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$146 €124
$43.37 MGA 179.6K
236.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.84 €17.69
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$39.78 €33.77
$54.2 MGA 224.5K
-26.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.58 €41.25
$11.49 MGA 47.6K
322.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.85 €16.00
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Cinema Ticket
$9.07 €7.70
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$618 €525
$21.81 MGA 90.3K
2733.15%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$16.2K €13.7K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$105 €88.8
$16.63 MGA 68.9K
528.68%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.54 €34.42
$20.43 MGA 84.6K
98.43%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$93.8 €79.6
$45.93 MGA 190.2K
104.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$123 €104
$45.82 MGA 189.8K
167.53%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,604 €1,362
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,260 €1,070
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,065 €2,602
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,008 €1,705
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,702 €6,539
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,367 €3,707
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Lisbon
Manakara
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,638 €1,391
$126 MGA 520.3K
1204.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.81
24
-84.13%

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Last update for Lisbon: April 13, 2026

Last update for Manakara: April 13, 2026

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