Cost of living in Aba is 15% higher than in Toamasina (without rent).
Rent in Aba is 74% more expensive than in Toamasina.
Cost of living including rent in Aba is 40% higher than in Toamasina.
Food in Aba is 21% more expensive than in Toamasina.
Transport in Aba is 28% more expensive than in Toamasina.
| Aba | Toamasina | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aba | Toamasina | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.13 $ | 3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 10.2 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.62 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.99 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 6.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.44 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.71 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.12 $ | 1.75 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.1 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.51 $ | 11.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.87 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.56 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.53 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.51 $ | 0.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
12.6 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
19.6 $ | 38.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.2 $ | 66.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 269 $ | 97.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 452 $ | 164 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ | 120 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 752 $ | 437 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 544 $ | 770 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 876 $ | 491 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 66.3 $ | 151 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.88 % | 15.1 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.5 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.15 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Haircut | 1.46 $ | 2.13 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.7 $ | 54.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.9 $ | 18.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.2 $ | 133 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,345 $ | 11,499 $ |