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Cost of Living in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona

Ambinanin’i Sakaleona, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar · Population 11,133

▼ -16% vs Madagascar average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)Ar1,138,084 ($250)
Couple, monthlyAr2,017,437 ($443)
Family of four, monthlyAr2,606,717 ($573)

Estimated Prices in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantAr12,285 ($2.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeAr49,140 ($10.80)per meal
CappuccinoAr3,686 ($0.81)each
Monthly groceries (single person)Ar278,460 ($61.20)per month
Monthly public transport passAr45,045 ($9.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentAr118,755 ($26.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)Ar34,398 ($7.56)per month
Fitness club membershipAr34,398 ($7.56)per month
Cinema ticketAr9,009 ($1.98)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreAr458,683 ($101)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreAr319,084 ($70.13)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreAr957,251 ($210)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona is Ar614,250 ($135) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Ar1,138,084 ($250) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Ar1,479,509 ($325) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Ar319,084 ($70)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

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Sahavato

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Ambahy

19 km away · Fianarantsoa

Fiadanana

20 km away · Fianarantsoa

Androrangavola

24 km away · Fianarantsoa

Vohitrandriana

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Ambodibonara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambinanin’i Sakaleona expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated Ar1,138,084 ($250) per month in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Madagascar.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona?
A net salary of around Ar1,479,509 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona is Ar614,250 ($135).
How much is rent in Ambinanin’i Sakaleona?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated Ar458,683 ($101) per month in the city centre and Ar319,084 ($70) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about Ar957,251 ($210).
Is Ambinanin’i Sakaleona cheaper than Madagascar on average?
Yes — Ambinanin’i Sakaleona is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Madagascar average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
Figures for Ambinanin’i Sakaleona are estimates based on Madagascar national averages adjusted for city size (population 11,133). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.