- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Iraq
- Malé
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malé, Maldives compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 66% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 172 Rufiyaa (13,099 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) | 2,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (2,571 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (2,490 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (2,499 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 400% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (8,877 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (3,760 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 401% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Rufiyaa (1,938 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 288% | |
| 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 (15,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 36 Rufiyaa (2,749 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (2,001 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 64% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,689 Rufiyaa (1,877,409 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 651% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,607 Rufiyaa (1,414,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,194 Rufiyaa (166,817 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,927 Rufiyaa (1,439,257 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,050 Rufiyaa (992,344 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,280 Rufiyaa (97,359 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (6,235 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,261 Rufiyaa (856,336 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,811 Rufiyaa (213,762 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 146 Rufiyaa (11,131 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Rufiyaa (4,337 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 715 Rufiyaa (54,380 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 686 Rufiyaa (52,139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,577 Rufiyaa (119,949 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 300% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 Rufiyaa (81,116 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 224% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,112 Rufiyaa (3,658,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (84 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 315 Rufiyaa (23,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 Rufiyaa (15,325 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Rufiyaa (3,363 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 166 Rufiyaa (12,623 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 306 Rufiyaa (23,288 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 133% | |
| 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) | 4,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Rufiyaa (4,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (2,120 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (5,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 345 Rufiyaa (26,246 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 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 (51,684 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (57,031 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 | 10,012 Rufiyaa (761,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (109 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 791 Rufiyaa (60,185 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 59 Rufiyaa (4,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 221 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
76.042
IQD
/
MVR
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 969,891 Dinar
(12,755 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
760,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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