- 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 | 161 Rufiyaa (Dirham 38) | Dirham 29 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 141 Rufiyaa (Dirham 33) | Dirham 23 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.68 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.25 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 115 Rufiyaa (Dirham 27) | Dirham 18 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Rufiyaa (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 4.19 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (Dirham 47) | Dirham 60 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.87 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.27) | Dirham 2.95 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 27% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,507 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6,028) | Dirham 5,414 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,385 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,345) | Dirham 5,032 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,978 Rufiyaa (Dirham 468) | Dirham 487 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,902 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,049) | Dirham 5,156 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,655 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,518) | Dirham 3,212 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,174 Rufiyaa (Dirham 277) | Dirham 203 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (Dirham 19) | Dirham 317 | - 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,695 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,709) | Dirham 1,195 | + 210% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,170 Rufiyaa (Dirham 749) | Dirham 497 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 Rufiyaa (Dirham 33) | Dirham 32 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 Rufiyaa (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 785 Rufiyaa (Dirham 186) | Dirham 195 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 682 Rufiyaa (Dirham 161) | Dirham 186 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,470 Rufiyaa (Dirham 347) | Dirham 271 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 957 Rufiyaa (Dirham 226) | Dirham 233 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 62% 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 11,370) | Dirham 86,029 | - 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) | 201 Rufiyaa (Dirham 48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Rufiyaa (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Rufiyaa (Dirham 38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Rufiyaa (Dirham 71) | Dirham 50 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5.96) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 44 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 Rufiyaa (Dirham 69) | Dirham 131 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 196 Rufiyaa (Dirham 46) | Dirham 64 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 224 Rufiyaa (Dirham 53) | Dirham 500 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591 Rufiyaa (Dirham 140) | Dirham 219 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Dirham 236) | Dirham 27 | + 792% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 Rufiyaa (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2.89) | Dirham 26 | - 89% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,997 Rufiyaa (Dirham 708) | Dirham 550 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.34) | Dirham 0.35 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 792 Rufiyaa (Dirham 187) | Dirham 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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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 12,861
(54,419 Rufiyaa)
in Malé.
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