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Cost of Living in Didy

Didy, Toamasina, Madagascar

▼ -13% vs Madagascar average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)Ar1,178,734 ($259)
Couple, monthlyAr2,090,350 ($459)
Family of four, monthlyAr2,701,749 ($594)

Estimated Prices in Didy

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantAr12,695 ($2.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeAr50,778 ($11.16)per meal
CappuccinoAr3,808 ($0.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)Ar287,742 ($63.24)per month
Monthly public transport passAr46,547 ($10.23)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentAr122,714 ($26.97)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)Ar35,545 ($7.81)per month
Fitness club membershipAr35,545 ($7.81)per month
Cinema ticketAr9,309 ($2.05)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreAr477,873 ($105)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreAr332,434 ($73.06)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreAr997,301 ($219)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Didy is Ar634,725 ($140) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Ar1,178,734 ($259) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Ar1,532,354 ($337) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Ar332,434 ($73)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Didy expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated Ar1,178,734 ($259) per month in Didy including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Madagascar.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Didy?
A net salary of around Ar1,532,354 ($337) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Didy with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Didy is Ar634,725 ($140).
How much is rent in Didy?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated Ar477,873 ($105) per month in the city centre and Ar332,434 ($73) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about Ar997,301 ($219).
Is Didy cheaper than Madagascar on average?
Yes — Didy is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Madagascar average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
Figures for Didy are estimates based on Madagascar national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.