- 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 | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Rufiyaa (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 144 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 25 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.79 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.22 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 123 Rufiyaa (Dirham 29) | Dirham 18 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (Dirham 47) | Dirham 60 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.75 | + 67% | |
| 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 | 25,212 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,947) | Dirham 6,135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,056 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,259) | Dirham 5,609 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,073 Rufiyaa (Dirham 489) | Dirham 523 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,410 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,050) | Dirham 5,375 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,285 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,369) | Dirham 3,222 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,281 Rufiyaa (Dirham 302) | Dirham 302 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (Dirham 19) | Dirham 288 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,038 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,604) | Dirham 1,210 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,481 Rufiyaa (Dirham 585) | Dirham 522 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 144 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 683 Rufiyaa (Dirham 161) | Dirham 195 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 708 Rufiyaa (Dirham 167) | Dirham 186 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,555 Rufiyaa (Dirham 367) | Dirham 289 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 Rufiyaa (Dirham 260) | Dirham 351 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 50% 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 11,349) | Dirham 80,986 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.26) | Dirham 1.74 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 Rufiyaa (Dirham 83) | Dirham 107 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 201 Rufiyaa (Dirham 47) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Rufiyaa (Dirham 35) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Rufiyaa (Dirham 71) | Dirham 50 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 74 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Rufiyaa (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 77 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 44 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 310 Rufiyaa (Dirham 73) | Dirham 128 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Rufiyaa (Dirham 51) | Dirham 64 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 564 Rufiyaa (Dirham 133) | Dirham 500 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 624 Rufiyaa (Dirham 147) | Dirham 189 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (Dirham 177) | Dirham 32 | + 453% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 Rufiyaa (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 28 | - 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,671 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,517) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.35) | Dirham 0.35 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 845 Rufiyaa (Dirham 199) | Dirham 238 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,521
(57,319 Rufiyaa)
in Malé.
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