- 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 | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 165 Rufiyaa (Dirham 39) | Dirham 51 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 144 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 26 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 Rufiyaa (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 Rufiyaa (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 123 Rufiyaa (Dirham 29) | Dirham 19 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.35 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 9% | |
| 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 3.95 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,212 Rufiyaa (Dirham 6,011) | Dirham 6,248 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,056 Rufiyaa (Dirham 4,305) | Dirham 5,609 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,073 Rufiyaa (Dirham 494) | Dirham 537 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,410 Rufiyaa (Dirham 5,105) | Dirham 5,146 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,285 Rufiyaa (Dirham 3,406) | Dirham 3,222 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,281 Rufiyaa (Dirham 306) | Dirham 302 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (Dirham 20) | Dirham 282 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,038 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,632) | Dirham 1,167 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,481 Rufiyaa (Dirham 592) | Dirham 517 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 144 Rufiyaa (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 37% | |
| 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 163) | Dirham 203 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 708 Rufiyaa (Dirham 169) | Dirham 191 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,555 Rufiyaa (Dirham 371) | Dirham 284 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,102 Rufiyaa (Dirham 263) | Dirham 290 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 49% 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 11,472) | Dirham 81,667 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (Dirham 0.26) | Dirham 1.78 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 354 Rufiyaa (Dirham 84) | Dirham 104 | - 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 19 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Rufiyaa (Dirham 36) | Dirham 50 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Rufiyaa (Dirham 72) | Dirham 149 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 74 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 37 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Rufiyaa (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 77 Rufiyaa (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Rufiyaa (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (Dirham 17) | Dirham 43 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 310 Rufiyaa (Dirham 74) | Dirham 152 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 217 Rufiyaa (Dirham 52) | Dirham 67 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 564 Rufiyaa (Dirham 135) | Dirham 500 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 624 Rufiyaa (Dirham 149) | Dirham 200 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (Dirham 179) | Dirham 31 | + 477% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 Rufiyaa (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2.92) | Dirham 26 | - 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,671 Rufiyaa (Dirham 2,544) | - | - | |
| 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 202) | Dirham 250 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 Rufiyaa (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 50% | |
| 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 302 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 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 20,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 16,328
(68,481 Rufiyaa)
in Malé.
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