- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Egypt
- Malé
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malé, Maldives compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 247% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 176 Rufiyaa (E£ 201) | E£ 66 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 143 Rufiyaa (E£ 164) | E£ 55 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 Rufiyaa (E£ 61) | E£ 32 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (E£ 34) | E£ 12 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (E£ 36) | E£ 16 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Rufiyaa (E£ 36) | E£ 6 | + 494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109 Rufiyaa (E£ 125) | E£ 27 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 50 Rufiyaa (E£ 58) | E£ 15 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Rufiyaa (E£ 27) | E£ 5.21 | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 Rufiyaa (E£ 57) | E£ 13 | + 348% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (E£ 229) | E£ 88 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Rufiyaa (E£ 45) | E£ 9 | + 377% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (E£ 28) | E£ 2.28 | + 1142% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 359% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,689 Rufiyaa (E£ 28,323) | E£ 4,826 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 19,722 Rufiyaa (E£ 22,625) | E£ 2,486 | + 810% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,026 Rufiyaa (E£ 2,324) | E£ 245 | + 847% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 16,353 Rufiyaa (E£ 18,760) | E£ 2,488 | + 654% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,871 Rufiyaa (E£ 13,619) | E£ 1,489 | + 815% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,282 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,471) | E£ 238 | + 518% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (E£ 94) | E£ 397 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,487 Rufiyaa (E£ 15,473) | E£ 6,060 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,850 Rufiyaa (E£ 3,270) | E£ 1,489 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 141 Rufiyaa (E£ 162) | E£ 55 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51 Rufiyaa (E£ 58) | E£ 17 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 699 Rufiyaa (E£ 802) | E£ 644 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 722 Rufiyaa (E£ 828) | E£ 604 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,415 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,623) | E£ 1,360 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,187) | E£ 581 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 18% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,112 Rufiyaa (E£ 55,194) | E£ 348,808 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (E£ 1.26) | E£ 3.19 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 240 Rufiyaa (E£ 275) | E£ 123 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 197 Rufiyaa (E£ 226) | E£ 21 | + 982% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 198% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 37 Rufiyaa (E£ 43) | E£ 24 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Rufiyaa (E£ 183) | E£ 90 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 288 Rufiyaa (E£ 330) | E£ 98 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (E£ 84) | E£ 30 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 54 Rufiyaa (E£ 62) | E£ 19 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (E£ 75) | E£ 23 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (E£ 57) | E£ 13 | + 351% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 26 Rufiyaa (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 Rufiyaa (E£ 61) | E£ 28 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 147% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 289 Rufiyaa (E£ 331) | E£ 119 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Rufiyaa (E£ 229) | E£ 73 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 213 Rufiyaa (E£ 244) | E£ 323 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 615 Rufiyaa (E£ 706) | E£ 214 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,147) | E£ 52 | + 2099% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 43 Rufiyaa (E£ 49) | E£ 24 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 9,035 Rufiyaa (E£ 10,365) | E£ 12,523 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (E£ 1.64) | E£ 0.24 | + 579% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 858 Rufiyaa (E£ 984) | E£ 379 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 52 Rufiyaa (E£ 60) | E£ 26 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 629 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.147
EGP
/
MVR
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 165% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,161
(32,392 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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