Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Madagascar instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.46
MGA15,366
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$6.34
MGA28,170
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.94
MGA4,183
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.67
MGA2,962
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.70
MGA3,116
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.42
MGA19,634
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.47
MGA15,430
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.99
MGA8,851
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.55
MGA11,345
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
MGA3,175
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.24
MGA1,045
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.48
MGA2,120
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.38
MGA1,704
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.25
MGA1,115
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.41
MGA1,812
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.33
MGA19,259
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$2.74
MGA12,186
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$14,979.86
MGA66,584,680
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$15.90
MGA70,682
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$58.15
MGA258,485
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$465.53
MGA2,069,247
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$146.63
MGA651,764
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$35.25
MGA156,670
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$138.28
MGA614,628
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,533.71
MGA15,707,155
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$0.95
MGA4,226
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.21
MGA5,378
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.30
MGA23,561
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$41.48
MGA184,388
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.76
MGA25,609
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
Madagascar
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$29.38
MGA130,608
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$23.05
MGA102,438
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$103.71
MGA460,971
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$72.98
MGA324,387
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