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 people3 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people15 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc4 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion1 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre1 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre1 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg1 USD
FoodRice white1 kg1 USD
FoodEggs12 pc2 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg9 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg5 USD
FruitsApples1 kg1 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg1 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg1 USD
FoodPotato1 kg1 USD
FoodTomato1 kg1 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head0 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle4 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre1 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack2 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket0 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass9 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat2 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km1 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour5 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre1 USD
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 place6 USD
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

Antananarivo
1,391,433
Toamasina
206,373
Antsirabe
186,253
Fianarantsoa
167,227
Mahajanga
154,657
Toliara
115,319
Antsiranana
82,937
Antanifotsy
70,626
Ambovombe
66,818
Ambilobe
56,000

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