Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 19% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (kr69) | kr125 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 136 Rufiyaa (kr58) | kr72 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (kr25) | kr37 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (kr12) | kr11 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Rufiyaa (kr12) | kr31 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (kr17) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (kr49) | kr52 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (kr23) | kr18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (kr9) | kr11 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr81 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Rufiyaa (kr13) | kr19 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (kr10) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 11% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (kr11,446) | kr10,293 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (kr8,017) | kr7,078 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (kr1,139) | kr1,303 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,668 Rufiyaa (kr8,311) | kr6,025 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr4,137 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (kr3,008) | kr3,019 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (kr1,129) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (kr51) | kr52 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (kr47) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (kr347) | kr781 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (kr317) | kr237 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (kr591) | kr597 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (kr486) | kr1,050 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (kr9) | kr12 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (kr200) | kr388 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 Rufiyaa (kr87) | kr266 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (kr30) | kr58 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (kr67) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (kr146) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (kr21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (kr25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (kr21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (kr12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (kr35) | kr181 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (kr127) | kr380 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | kr219 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 491 Rufiyaa (kr207) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr73 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (kr21) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr33 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr2,962 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Rufiyaa (kr0.60) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (kr418) | kr255 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (kr37) | kr47 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
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These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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