- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- United Arab Emirates
- Malé
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malé, Maldives compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 25% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 176 Rufiyaa (Dirham 42) | Dirham 37 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 143 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 23 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.23 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.25 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 Rufiyaa (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 4.19 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (Dirham 48) | Dirham 60 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.90) | Dirham 3.17 | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 23% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,689 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,907) | Dirham 5,414 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,722 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,719) | Dirham 5,609 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,026 Rufiyaa (Dirham 485) | Dirham 388 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,353 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,913) | Dirham 5,375 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,871 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,840) | Dirham 3,212 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,282 Rufiyaa (Dirham 307) | Dirham 203 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (Dirham 20) | Dirham 317 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,487 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,227) | Dirham 1,125 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,850 Rufiyaa (Dirham 682) | Dirham 497 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 24 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 699 Rufiyaa (Dirham 167) | Dirham 195 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 722 Rufiyaa (Dirham 173) | Dirham 186 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,415 Rufiyaa (Dirham 338) | Dirham 271 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Rufiyaa (Dirham 247) | Dirham 233 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,112 Rufiyaa (Dirham 11,512) | Dirham 85,506 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.26) | Dirham 1.75 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 Rufiyaa (Dirham 57) | Dirham 107 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 197 Rufiyaa (Dirham 47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Rufiyaa (Dirham 38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 288 Rufiyaa (Dirham 69) | Dirham 50 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 27 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 44 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 289 Rufiyaa (Dirham 69) | Dirham 131 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Rufiyaa (Dirham 48) | Dirham 61 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 213 Rufiyaa (Dirham 51) | Dirham 500 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 615 Rufiyaa (Dirham 147) | Dirham 219 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Dirham 239) | Dirham 26 | + 820% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Rufiyaa (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2.93) | Dirham 26 | - 89% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 9,035 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,162) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.34) | Dirham 0.35 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 858 Rufiyaa (Dirham 205) | Dirham 217 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 336 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,196
(59,330 Rufiyaa)
in Malé.
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