Cost of living in Malé, Maldives vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Rufiyaa (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 135 Rufiyaa (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 Rufiyaa (C$4.57) | C$5.78 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Rufiyaa (C$2.50) | C$1.98 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Rufiyaa (C$2.31) | C$4.18 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 Rufiyaa (C$3.19) | C$3.04 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Rufiyaa (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (C$3.93) | C$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Rufiyaa (C$1.86) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (C$4.20) | C$3.41 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 Rufiyaa (C$13) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Rufiyaa (C$2.77) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (C$2.04) | C$1.93 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,433 Rufiyaa (C$2,138) | C$2,136 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,439 Rufiyaa (C$1,411) | C$1,241 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,027 Rufiyaa (C$164) | C$133 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,352 Rufiyaa (C$1,646) | C$1,120 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,946 Rufiyaa (C$1,128) | C$806 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 Rufiyaa (C$127) | C$66 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 Rufiyaa (C$62) | C$54 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,868 Rufiyaa (C$717) | C$311 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,631 Rufiyaa (C$213) | C$97 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 Rufiyaa (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112 Rufiyaa (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 765 Rufiyaa (C$62) | C$60 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 713 Rufiyaa (C$58) | C$39 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,662 Rufiyaa (C$134) | C$98 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,327 Rufiyaa (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,960 Rufiyaa (C$15,691) | C$22,942 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Rufiyaa (C$0.92) | C$1.39 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 617 Rufiyaa (C$50) | C$67 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 214 Rufiyaa (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 Rufiyaa (C$4.77) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161 Rufiyaa (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Rufiyaa (C$26) | C$77 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (C$5.93) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Rufiyaa (C$4.62) | C$3.85 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Rufiyaa (C$5.69) | C$4.28 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (C$4.03) | C$3.11 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Rufiyaa (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67 Rufiyaa (C$5.42) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 295 Rufiyaa (C$24) | C$52 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 697 Rufiyaa (C$56) | C$117 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 541 Rufiyaa (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 768 Rufiyaa (C$62) | C$9 | + 565% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (C$4.10) | C$5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 Rufiyaa (C$13) | C$7 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,291 Rufiyaa (C$833) | C$647 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31 Rufiyaa (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Rufiyaa (C$67) | C$35 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (C$5.99) | C$11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,400 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,789 (71,556 Rufiyaa) in Malé.
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