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Cost of living in Malé, Maldives compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 163% | |||
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Food in Malé (Maldives) is 163% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 172 Rufiyaa (E£ 196) | E£ 72 | + 171% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Rufiyaa (E£ 170) | E£ 72 | + 138% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51 Rufiyaa (E£ 58) | E£ 36 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (E£ 38) | E£ 13 | + 185% | |
12 eggs, large | 33 Rufiyaa (E£ 37) | E£ 20 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (E£ 37) | E£ 14 | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (E£ 132) | E£ 29 | + 358% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (E£ 56) | E£ 21 | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25 Rufiyaa (E£ 29) | E£ 5.98 | + 383% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (E£ 59) | E£ 19 | + 204% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (E£ 227) | E£ 92 | + 146% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 Rufiyaa (E£ 43) | E£ 11 | + 280% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 189% | |
Housing | + 216% | |||
Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 216% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,689 Rufiyaa (E£ 28,020) | E£ 5,401 | + 419% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,607 Rufiyaa (E£ 21,117) | E£ 3,866 | + 446% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,194 Rufiyaa (E£ 2,490) | E£ 898 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,927 Rufiyaa (E£ 21,480) | E£ 3,625 | + 493% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,050 Rufiyaa (E£ 14,810) | E£ 2,335 | + 534% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,280 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,453) | E£ 736 | + 97% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (E£ 93) | E£ 365 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | 12,584 Rufiyaa (E£ 14,281) | E£ 6,508 | + 119% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,811 Rufiyaa (E£ 3,190) | E£ 1,489 | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 Rufiyaa (E£ 173) | E£ 67 | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Rufiyaa (E£ 65) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 743 Rufiyaa (E£ 843) | E£ 740 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 721 Rufiyaa (E£ 818) | E£ 614 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,522 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,728) | E£ 1,504 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,235) | E£ 777 | + 59% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 33% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,112 Rufiyaa (E£ 54,601) | E£ 453,039 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (E£ 1.25) | E£ 3.88 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 315 Rufiyaa (E£ 358) | E£ 182 | + 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202 Rufiyaa (E£ 229) | E£ 126 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 148% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 Rufiyaa (E£ 50) | E£ 33 | + 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 166 Rufiyaa (E£ 188) | E£ 80 | + 136% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 306 Rufiyaa (E£ 348) | E£ 200 | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 80 Rufiyaa (E£ 91) | E£ 40 | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59 Rufiyaa (E£ 67) | E£ 21 | + 220% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71 Rufiyaa (E£ 80) | E£ 26 | + 211% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56 Rufiyaa (E£ 63) | E£ 20 | + 220% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (E£ 32) | E£ 15 | + 116% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70 Rufiyaa (E£ 80) | E£ 48 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 124% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 317 Rufiyaa (E£ 360) | E£ 153 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (E£ 233) | E£ 96 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 215 Rufiyaa (E£ 244) | E£ 520 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 680 Rufiyaa (E£ 771) | E£ 228 | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 750 Rufiyaa (E£ 851) | E£ 52 | + 1532% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Rufiyaa (E£ 49) | E£ 24 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 29% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,166 Rufiyaa (E£ 10,402) | E£ 11,487 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.57 Rufiyaa (E£ 2.92) | E£ 0.23 | + 1185% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 791 Rufiyaa (E£ 898) | E£ 416 | + 116% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 57 Rufiyaa (E£ 65) | E£ 28 | + 132% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.135
EGP
/
MVR
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 104% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 32,643
(28,763 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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