- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Iraq
- Malé
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malé, Maldives compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 21% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 172 Rufiyaa (13,100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Rufiyaa (11,406 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 Rufiyaa (3,872 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (2,571 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (2,490 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (2,499 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (8,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (3,760 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Rufiyaa (1,938 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (3,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (15,209 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 Rufiyaa (2,877 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (2,001 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,689 Rufiyaa (1,877,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,607 Rufiyaa (1,414,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,194 Rufiyaa (166,820 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,927 Rufiyaa (1,439,285 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,050 Rufiyaa (992,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,280 Rufiyaa (97,361 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (6,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,584 Rufiyaa (956,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,811 Rufiyaa (213,766 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Rufiyaa (11,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Rufiyaa (4,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 743 Rufiyaa (56,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 721 Rufiyaa (54,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,522 Rufiyaa (115,756 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Rufiyaa (82,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,112 Rufiyaa (3,658,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (84 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 315 Rufiyaa (23,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 Rufiyaa (15,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Rufiyaa (3,363 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 166 Rufiyaa (12,623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 306 Rufiyaa (23,288 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Rufiyaa (6,083 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59 Rufiyaa (4,500 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71 Rufiyaa (5,363 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Rufiyaa (4,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (2,120 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (5,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 317 Rufiyaa (24,118 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (15,635 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 Rufiyaa (16,328 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 680 Rufiyaa (51,685 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (57,032 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Rufiyaa (3,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (930 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,166 Rufiyaa (696,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.57 Rufiyaa (195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 791 Rufiyaa (60,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 57 Rufiyaa (4,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
76.043
IQD
/
MVR
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 21% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 6,457,832 Dinar
(84,923 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,350,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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