Cost of Living Comparison Between Mahajanga and Ambatolampy Cost of Living Comparison Between Mahajanga and Ambatolampy

😐 Solo nomad: Mahajanga is 1206.6% more expensive than Ambatolampy without rent, and 1901.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Mahajanga is 1778% more expensive than Ambatolampy without rent, and 2920.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Mahajanga
Ambatolampy
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.97 MGA 8,775
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$17.73 MGA 78.9K
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Cappuccino
$0.7 MGA 3,100
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 MGA 3,805
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.93 MGA 4,155
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.98 MGA 4,358
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.5 MGA 6,697
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Mahajanga
Ambatolampy
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 MGA 4,842
$0.81 MGA 3,593
34.57%
White Bread (500g)
$0.58 MGA 2,593
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.56 MGA 2,481
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Eggs
$1.93 MGA 8,592
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.71 MGA 29.9K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.23 MGA 23.3K
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.36 MGA 15K
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Apples (1kg)
$0.94 MGA 4,205
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Banana (1kg)
$0.55 MGA 2,449
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Oranges (1kg)
$0.72 MGA 3,205
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Tomato (1kg)
$0.51 MGA 2,260
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Potato (1kg)
$0.49 MGA 2,189
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Onion (1kg)
$0.45 MGA 1,996
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.42 MGA 1,877
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.62 MGA 2,763
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.14 MGA 5,077
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Wine (Bottle)
$5.55 MGA 24.7K
$5.05 MGA 22.5K
9.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.78 MGA 3,455
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.97 MGA 4,337
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🚌 Getting Around
Mahajanga
Ambatolampy
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.15 MGA 663
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9 MGA 40.1K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 MGA 4,851
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Mahajanga
Ambatolampy
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$44.45 MGA 198K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$6.52 MGA 29K
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$22.45 MGA 100K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Mahajanga
Ambatolampy
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$17.73 MGA 78.9K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Mahajanga
Ambatolampy
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$336 MGA 1.5M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$109 MGA 485.3K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$660 MGA 2.9M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$443 MGA 2M
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Last update for Mahajanga: October 27, 2025

Last update for Ambatolampy: October 28, 2025

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