Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (kr75) | kr131 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | kr82 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (kr28) | kr39 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (kr13) | kr12 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Rufiyaa (kr13) | kr32 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (kr18) | kr22 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (kr54) | kr56 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (kr25) | kr19 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (kr10) | kr12 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr97 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Rufiyaa (kr14) | kr20 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (kr11) | kr13 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (kr12,445) | kr11,583 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (kr8,716) | kr9,449 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (kr1,238) | kr848 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | kr8,388 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr6,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr587 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (kr3,270) | kr2,600 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (kr1,227) | kr552 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (kr56) | kr61 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (kr51) | kr131 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (kr377) | kr736 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (kr345) | kr300 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (kr642) | kr906 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (kr528) | kr1,028 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 51% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr291,253 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (kr9) | kr14 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (kr218) | kr613 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 206 Rufiyaa (kr95) | kr321 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (kr33) | kr35 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (kr73) | kr82 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (kr159) | kr500 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (kr23) | kr19 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (kr27) | kr18 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (kr22) | kr11 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (kr13) | kr16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (kr38) | kr217 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (kr138) | kr369 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | kr219 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr698 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 491 Rufiyaa (kr225) | kr637 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr86 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (kr22) | kr48 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr47 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,682 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Rufiyaa (kr0.65) | kr0.94 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (kr454) | kr196 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (kr40) | kr50 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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