Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Malé | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (Dirham 39) | Dirham 60 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 136 Rufiyaa (Dirham 32) | Dirham 28 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.41 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 9 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.99 | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (Dirham 28) | Dirham 22 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.04) | Dirham 5.08 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 62 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.65 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 3.95 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Malé | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6,456) | Dirham 5,436 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,521) | Dirham 5,338 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (Dirham 642) | Dirham 556 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Dirham 4,911 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Dirham 3,245 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dirham 356 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 284 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (Dirham 1,696) | Dirham 1,423 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (Dirham 637) | Dirham 471 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Malé | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (Dirham 196) | Dirham 195 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (Dirham 179) | Dirham 196 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (Dirham 333) | Dirham 279 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (Dirham 274) | Dirham 298 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Malé | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 79,817 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4.92) | Dirham 2.22 | + 121% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (Dirham 113) | Dirham 103 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 206 Rufiyaa (Dirham 49) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Malé | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Dirham 38) | Dirham 53 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (Dirham 83) | Dirham 234 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (Dirham 20) | Dirham 37 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Malé | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (Dirham 72) | Dirham 168 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 84 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 420 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 491 Rufiyaa (Dirham 117) | Dirham 214 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.34) | Dirham 0.32 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (Dirham 236) | Dirham 249 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (Dirham 21) | Dirham 11 | + 87% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 28 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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