Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malé | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (C$15) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | C$10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (C$5.35) | C$5.78 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (C$2.57) | C$1.97 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Rufiyaa (C$2.44) | C$4.31 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (C$3.58) | C$3.89 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (C$4.91) | C$4.59 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (C$1.89) | C$3.65 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Rufiyaa (C$2.81) | C$2.55 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (C$2.05) | C$2.11 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malé | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (C$2,418) | C$2,291 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (C$1,693) | C$1,332 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (C$241) | C$124 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | C$1,235 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$875 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | C$68 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | C$54 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (C$635) | C$311 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (C$238) | C$140 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malé | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (C$73) | C$57 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (C$67) | C$41 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (C$125) | C$105 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (C$103) | C$117 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malé | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,942 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (C$1.84) | C$1.66 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (C$42) | C$67 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 206 Rufiyaa (C$18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Malé | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (C$31) | C$77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (C$4.52) | C$4.17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (C$5.20) | C$4.59 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (C$4.34) | C$3.11 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (C$2.51) | C$2.78 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Malé | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (C$27) | C$53 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 491 Rufiyaa (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (C$4.35) | C$4.71 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Rufiyaa (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (C$88) | C$37 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
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 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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