- 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 | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 62% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 176 Rufiyaa (13,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 143 Rufiyaa (10,848 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 Rufiyaa (4,038 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (2,228 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (2,414 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Rufiyaa (2,412 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 382% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 Rufiyaa (8,251 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Rufiyaa (3,830 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 411% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Rufiyaa (1,811 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 Rufiyaa (3,745 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (15,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Rufiyaa (2,960 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (1,872 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,689 Rufiyaa (1,875,764 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 650% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,722 Rufiyaa (1,498,343 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,026 Rufiyaa (153,917 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,353 Rufiyaa (1,242,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,871 Rufiyaa (901,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,282 Rufiyaa (97,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (6,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,487 Rufiyaa (1,024,699 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,850 Rufiyaa (216,529 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 Rufiyaa (10,698 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 Rufiyaa (3,867 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 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) | 699 Rufiyaa (53,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 722 Rufiyaa (54,855 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,415 Rufiyaa (107,480 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Rufiyaa (78,580 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 214% | |
| 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 (3,655,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (84 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 Rufiyaa (18,234 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 197 Rufiyaa (14,956 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) | 37 Rufiyaa (2,830 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Rufiyaa (12,127 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 288 Rufiyaa (21,843 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (5,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54 Rufiyaa (4,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (4,938 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (3,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Rufiyaa (1,958 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Rufiyaa (4,053 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 289 Rufiyaa (21,948 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Rufiyaa (15,195 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 213 Rufiyaa (16,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 615 Rufiyaa (46,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Rufiyaa (75,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Rufiyaa (3,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 9,035 Rufiyaa (686,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 858 Rufiyaa (65,170 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 Rufiyaa (3,985 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 254 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 871,621 Dinar
(11,472 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
682,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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