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Cost of living in Madagascar

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Food Price in LD
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 $
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 $
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 $
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 $
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 $
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 $
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 $
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 $
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 $
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 $
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 $
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 $
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 $
1.5 kg Sugar 10 $
2 liter cooking oil 20 $
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 $
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 $
1 liter milk 8.50 $
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 $
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 $
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 $
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 $
House Cleaning fee per day 105 $
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 $
Original branded Electric Fans 200 $
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 $
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 $
Single bed Blankets 120 $
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 $
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 $
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 $
Men's haircut 40 $
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 $
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 $
1 month of gym subscription. 105 $
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 $
Unisex Loris perfume 30 $
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 $
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 $
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 $
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 $
Go carting 30mins 120 $
Movie House 3d cinema 30 $
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 $
Photo shoot 120 $
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 $
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 $
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 $
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 $
Spalding Basketball 200 $
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 $
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 $
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 $
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 $
1 day rent a car cost 140 $
Driver’s license 2300 $
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 $
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 $
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 $
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 $
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 $
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 $

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Groceries

The cost of groceries in Libya is average compared to the surrounding regions. The items include consumables, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruit and vegetables, general food products, snacks, soft drinks. Average grocery prices in a major international retail store for 1 kg apples is USD$7, 1 kg oranges USD$3, 1 head lettuce USD$1.63, 1 kg potatoes USD$1.50, 1 kg boneless, skinless, chicken breast USD$20, 1 kg cheddar cheese USD$20, 1 dozen large eggs USD$5, 500g loaf white bread USD$0.50, 1 L full cream milk USD$4, and 1.5 L water USD$1.50.

Clothing

The cost is very high for items such as business, casual, and children's clothing and footwear. The average price for an international brand of men’s jeans is USD$80, a quality international brand of running shoes USD$130, men's leather shoes suitable for office wear USD$123 while a medium-size international summer dress for ladies from a global chain store is USD$70.

Accommodation

If you are an international student usually accommodation on-campus can be arranged But for those who intend to stay outside university premises your rentals options may vary between USD$300 to USD$500 a month, per month, excluding utilities.

Transport

Usually, students have less need for transport especially because most prefer to rent within walkable distances to the university. However, the cost is low for items such as fuel (petrol/gasoline), car hire, public transport, vehicle purchase, and maintenance. The average price over the last year for the highest available octane petrol/gasoline (1L) is USD$0.30 and about USD$0.50 for hiring over 1km.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between $800 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes, and consuming imported goods such as lifestyles can easily amount to $1200 or more monthly.