Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Aarhus or in Malé? You can help!
Improve the prices for Aarhus! Improve the prices for Malé!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 12 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (kr72) | kr130 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 136 Rufiyaa (kr60) | kr86 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (kr26) | kr38 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (kr13) | kr13 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Rufiyaa (kr12) | kr32 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (kr18) | kr20 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (kr52) | kr43 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (kr24) | kr18 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (kr9) | kr13 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr78 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Rufiyaa (kr13) | kr20 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (kr10) | kr9 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 6% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (kr11,955) | kr11,884 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (kr8,373) | kr10,045 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (kr1,190) | kr786 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,668 Rufiyaa (kr8,681) | kr8,795 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr6,415 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr621 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | kr181 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (kr3,141) | kr2,416 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (kr1,179) | kr451 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (kr53) | kr43 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (kr49) | kr173 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (kr362) | kr691 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (kr331) | kr352 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (kr617) | kr808 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (kr508) | kr882 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr314,482 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (kr9) | kr15 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (kr209) | kr499 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 Rufiyaa (kr91) | kr321 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 24% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (kr31) | kr35 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (kr70) | kr82 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (kr153) | kr500 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | kr37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (kr22) | kr19 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (kr26) | kr18 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (kr21) | kr11 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (kr12) | kr16 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (kr37) | kr217 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (kr133) | kr369 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | kr209 | - | |
| 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 (kr217) | kr637 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr86 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (kr22) | kr48 | - 56% | |
| 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 (kr0.63) | kr0.94 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (kr436) | kr209 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (kr38) | kr50 | - 22% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.44136
DKK
/
MVR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Jerusalem is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Cost of living in Madrid is about the same as in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Madrid is 35% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Liverpool is 27% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Dublin is 29% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 54% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro is 42% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Jeddah is 32% more expensive than in Shanghai
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 31% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr37,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr26,429 (59,880 Rufiyaa) in Malé.
Do you live in Aarhus? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nantes (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valvedditturai (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Corunna (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ghent (Belgium)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hetauda (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oporto (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Galle (Sri Lanka)
Prices recently added
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Pattaya costs 350 ฿ (about 1 hour ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Lisbon costs €85 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Warsaw costs 70 zł (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Houston, Texas costs $10 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Leuven costs €35 (about 7 hours ago)
- Short visit to private doctor in Quito costs $25 (about 7 hours ago)