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Living in Madagascar

Description of expenses Utilities Cost (USD)
Water > 10m3 m3 0,37
Electricity > 130 KWh KWh 0,12
Monthly income    
Non-qualified worker Average 44
Managerial staff   187
Petrol (liter)   Without VAT
leaded   1,3
unleaded   1,35
Diesel oil   1,08
Butane gas   Including tax
4kg From 7,46
12kg   22,70
Financial costs for businesses   Rates
Tax on company’s assets   30%
Tax on dividend   25%
VAT   20%
Monthly rent (for a flat)   Including tax
200m2 From 500
Hotel price room Average Including tax
  16
  112
  184
  400
Town transport   Including tax
By taxi (one journey) From   12
Car rental (with driver) Renting period Including tax
4 x 4 1 day 100
Air fare (Economy / return ticket)   Including tax (average)
National flights   314,2
International flights (Frequency of direct flights) Length of stay  
Paris (more than 10 per week) 7 days to 2 months maximum 989,58
Bangkok (2 per week) 1 month 917,84
ICT Unit Minimum
Operator: ORANGE – Call destination: USA per minute 0,18
Internet (bandwidth: 512 Kbps) Monthly subscription 98