Everyday prices
Typical prices in ariary (MGA), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 10 September 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 9,900 MGA |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 75,000 MGA |
| Cappuccino | 6,000 MGA |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 5,000 MGA |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 2,680 MGA |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 600 MGA |
| Taxi, starting fare | 15,000 MGA |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 5,210 MGA |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 7,000 MGA |
| Average net monthly salary | 557,000 MGA |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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