- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- United Arab Emirates
- Malé
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malé, Maldives vs Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 6% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Rufiyaa (Dirham 39) | Dirham 62 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 144 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 26 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.77 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.29 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 123 Rufiyaa (Dirham 29) | Dirham 21 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.10 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (Dirham 48) | Dirham 60 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 37 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.03 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,212 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,994) | Dirham 6,546 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,056 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,292) | Dirham 5,489 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,073 Rufiyaa (Dirham 493) | Dirham 509 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,410 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,090) | Dirham 5,146 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,285 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,396) | Dirham 3,347 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,281 Rufiyaa (Dirham 305) | Dirham 388 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 733 Rufiyaa (Dirham 174) | Dirham 275 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,038 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,624) | Dirham 1,285 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,481 Rufiyaa (Dirham 590) | Dirham 510 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 144 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 30 | - 41% | |
| 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 162) | Dirham 209 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 708 Rufiyaa (Dirham 168) | Dirham 184 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,555 Rufiyaa (Dirham 370) | Dirham 289 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 Rufiyaa (Dirham 262) | Dirham 364 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 169,304 Rufiyaa (Dirham 40,249) | Dirham 79,846 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3.31) | Dirham 1.83 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 Rufiyaa (Dirham 84) | Dirham 103 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 205 Rufiyaa (Dirham 49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 21% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Rufiyaa (Dirham 36) | Dirham 53 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Rufiyaa (Dirham 71) | Dirham 187 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 74 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 37 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Rufiyaa (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 77 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 37 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 310 Rufiyaa (Dirham 74) | Dirham 174 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Rufiyaa (Dirham 52) | Dirham 76 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 564 Rufiyaa (Dirham 134) | Dirham 350 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 624 Rufiyaa (Dirham 148) | Dirham 204 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (Dirham 178) | Dirham 36 | + 400% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 Rufiyaa (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 Rufiyaa (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,671 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,537) | Dirham 2,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.36) | Dirham 0.38 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 845 Rufiyaa (Dirham 201) | Dirham 285 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 335 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 17,070
(71,802 Rufiyaa)
in Malé.
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