Common information

Capital
Antananarivo
Language
Malagasy, French
Currency
Malagasy Ariary
Population
22 005 222
Phone code
+261

Cost of living and prices in Madagascar

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre93USD/month
in city centre360USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre277USD/month
in city centre561USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people15 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass passUSD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc14,238 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc23,174 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month27 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour11 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair18 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc24 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair83 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair57 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month39 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month14 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom360 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom93 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom561 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom277 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter778 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter493 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month131 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year17.25

List of largest cities in Madagascar

Ratings

Main factors in Madagascar

Leisure quality
4.6
Quality of life
6.1
Travelers rating
5.4
Travelers rating
2.8
English speaking
2.8
Nightlife
2.8
Coworking spaces
4.6
Free WIFI
4.6

Safety in Madagascar

Healthcare
2.8
Racial tolerance
6.4
Female friendly
5.1
Friendliness to foreigners
4.6
Stability of the state
4
Conditions for starting a business
7.3
Freedom of the press
6

Comfort in Madagascar

Weather comfort
9.3
Availability of air conditioners
8.2
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Madagascar

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 26 28 28 28 29 28 28 27 26 25 24 25 29
Average high, °C 24 25 26 26 26 26 26 25 24 23 22 22 25
Average temperature, °C 20 22 23 24 24 24 23 23 21 19 19 19 22
Average low, °C 14 16 17 18 19 18 18 17 16 14 13 13 16
Record low, °C 9 10 11 12 13 13 12 11 9 7 8 8 7
Rain, days 2 4 6 4 4 4 8 4 3 3 3 3 47
Fog, days 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 9
Thunderstorms, days 0 1 2 3 2 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 14
Average precipitation, mm. 30 53 112 233 297 275 205 91 49 43 46 40 1473
Relative humidity, % 73 73 76 80 82 82 82 80 78 77 76 74 78
Relative humidity morning, % 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 26 26 26 25 26
Relative humidity evening, % 16 17 18 20 21 21 21 20 18 18 18 17 19
Wind speed, km/h 13 13 12 11 10 10 10 9 10 11 12 13 11
Day Length, часов 12 13 13 14 14 13 13 12 12 11 12 12 13
Dew point, °C 14 16 18 19 20 20 19 18 16 14 13 13 201
Growing degree-day, °C 302 364 390 422 427 389 414 378 338 269 265 272 4229
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 22 23 23 22 21 20 20 19 17 16 16 19 20