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| Expense | Bemarivo | Toamasina | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $2.70 | $3.00 | Bemarivo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $10.80 | $12.00 | Bemarivo |
| Cappuccino | $0.81 | $0.90 | Bemarivo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $61.20 | $68.00 | Bemarivo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $9.90 | $11.00 | Bemarivo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $26.10 | $29.00 | Bemarivo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $7.56 | $8.40 | Bemarivo |
| Fitness club membership | $7.56 | $8.40 | Bemarivo |
| Cinema ticket | $1.98 | $2.20 | Bemarivo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $101 | $115 | Bemarivo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $70.13 | $80.00 | Bemarivo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $240 | Bemarivo |
| Total single-person budget | $250 | $280 | Bemarivo |
| Average net salary | $135 | $150 |
Bemarivo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bemarivo runs about $250 versus $280 in Toamasina — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Bemarivo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bemarivo · Full cost of living in Toamasina