Paying in Nosy Be: ariary, cash, card and Orange Money
In Madagascar you pay in ariary (Ar). Here is how to pay for a meal in Nosy Be, and how to read prices in your own currency.
The currency: the ariary
All prices on the island are in ariary. On Taxi Food, every price also shows in your currency, at Taxi Food’s fixed rate: 1 € = 4 700 Ar · 1 $ = 4 280 Ar · 1 zł = 1 065 Ar
Paying for a Taxi Food order
- In cash, in ariary, to the driver on delivery.
- With Orange Money, on delivery.
- By card, in the app: the amount is charged in euros and shown before you confirm.
Out and about
Carry ariary in cash: cards are not accepted everywhere, especially in small shops.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay in euros or dollars in Nosy Be?
The currency is the ariary. With Taxi Food you pay in ariary (cash or Orange Money) or by card in the app, charged in euros.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No. You can pay on delivery, in cash or with Orange Money. Card payment happens in the app.
Is the price shown in dollars what I pay?
It is a guide at Taxi Food’s fixed rate. The order price is in ariary; by card, the exact amount in euros is shown before you confirm.