- 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 | 172 Rufiyaa (Dirham 41) | Dirham 41 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Rufiyaa (Dirham 35) | Dirham 24 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.79 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.25 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (Dirham 47) | Dirham 60 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.17 | + 96% | |
| 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 | 24,689 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,824) | Dirham 6,135 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,607 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,389) | Dirham 5,609 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,194 Rufiyaa (Dirham 517) | Dirham 493 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,927 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,464) | Dirham 5,375 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,050 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,078) | Dirham 3,222 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,280 Rufiyaa (Dirham 302) | Dirham 322 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (Dirham 19) | Dirham 295 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,584 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,968) | Dirham 1,191 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,811 Rufiyaa (Dirham 663) | Dirham 522 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Rufiyaa (Dirham 36) | Dirham 32 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 743 Rufiyaa (Dirham 175) | Dirham 195 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 721 Rufiyaa (Dirham 170) | Dirham 186 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,522 Rufiyaa (Dirham 359) | Dirham 289 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Rufiyaa (Dirham 257) | Dirham 351 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 55% 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 11,348) | 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 | 315 Rufiyaa (Dirham 74) | Dirham 107 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 Rufiyaa (Dirham 48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 0% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Rufiyaa (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 166 Rufiyaa (Dirham 39) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 306 Rufiyaa (Dirham 72) | Dirham 50 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Rufiyaa (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 44 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 317 Rufiyaa (Dirham 75) | Dirham 122 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (Dirham 48) | Dirham 63 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 Rufiyaa (Dirham 51) | Dirham 500 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 680 Rufiyaa (Dirham 160) | Dirham 219 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (Dirham 177) | Dirham 32 | + 453% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Rufiyaa (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2.88) | Dirham 28 | - 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,166 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,162) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.57 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.61) | Dirham 0.35 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 791 Rufiyaa (Dirham 187) | Dirham 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 57 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 263 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 15,640
(66,307 Rufiyaa)
in Malé.
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