- 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 | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 Rufiyaa (12,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 141 Rufiyaa (10,735 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 Rufiyaa (3,942 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (2,263 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (2,364 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (2,491 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 115 Rufiyaa (8,742 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 48 Rufiyaa (3,673 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 Rufiyaa (1,680 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 Rufiyaa (2,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (15,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Rufiyaa (2,927 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (1,694 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 73% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,507 Rufiyaa (1,938,522 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 675% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,385 Rufiyaa (1,397,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,978 Rufiyaa (150,339 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,902 Rufiyaa (980,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,655 Rufiyaa (809,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,174 Rufiyaa (89,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (6,232 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,695 Rufiyaa (1,192,772 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,170 Rufiyaa (240,909 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 Rufiyaa (10,701 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 Rufiyaa (3,310 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 785 Rufiyaa (59,692 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 682 Rufiyaa (51,823 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,470 Rufiyaa (111,734 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 272% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 957 Rufiyaa (72,705 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 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 (3,656,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (84 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 Rufiyaa (18,240 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 201 Rufiyaa (15,278 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Rufiyaa (3,550 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Rufiyaa (12,131 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Rufiyaa (22,800 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (5,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 56 Rufiyaa (4,220 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Rufiyaa (5,320 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (3,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Rufiyaa (1,917 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 Rufiyaa (3,915 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 13% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 Rufiyaa (22,257 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 196 Rufiyaa (14,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 224 Rufiyaa (17,037 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591 Rufiyaa (44,908 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Rufiyaa (75,998 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 Rufiyaa (3,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,997 Rufiyaa (227,742 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 792 Rufiyaa (60,183 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 51 Rufiyaa (3,842 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 882,502 Dinar
(11,612 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
703,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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