- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Egypt
- Malé
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malé, Maldives compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 289% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 289% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 160 Rufiyaa (E£ 188) | E£ 61 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 140 Rufiyaa (E£ 164) | E£ 48 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 Rufiyaa (E£ 62) | E£ 25 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35 Rufiyaa (E£ 41) | E£ 10 | + 313% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Rufiyaa (E£ 41) | E£ 11 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Rufiyaa (E£ 39) | E£ 6 | + 520% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 115 Rufiyaa (E£ 135) | E£ 27 | + 399% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 47 Rufiyaa (E£ 56) | E£ 13 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Rufiyaa (E£ 28) | E£ 3.74 | + 657% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33 Rufiyaa (E£ 39) | E£ 9 | + 334% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Rufiyaa (E£ 234) | E£ 89 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 Rufiyaa (E£ 45) | E£ 9 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (E£ 29) | E£ 2.71 | + 987% | |
| Housing | + 298% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 298% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,066 Rufiyaa (E£ 28,202) | E£ 4,450 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 17,186 Rufiyaa (E£ 20,140) | E£ 2,577 | + 682% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,978 Rufiyaa (E£ 2,318) | E£ 218 | + 964% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,902 Rufiyaa (E£ 15,119) | E£ 2,526 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,655 Rufiyaa (E£ 12,486) | E£ 1,181 | + 957% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,174 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,376) | E£ 512 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 Rufiyaa (E£ 96) | E£ 443 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,067 Rufiyaa (E£ 16,484) | E£ 5,512 | + 199% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,170 Rufiyaa (E£ 3,715) | E£ 1,699 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (E£ 172) | E£ 64 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 44 Rufiyaa (E£ 51) | E£ 19 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 51% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 785 Rufiyaa (E£ 920) | E£ 645 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 734 Rufiyaa (E£ 861) | E£ 599 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,934) | E£ 1,046 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,036 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,214) | E£ 720 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 20% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 48,112 Rufiyaa (E£ 56,381) | E£ 507,909 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.10 Rufiyaa (E£ 1.29) | E£ 3.02 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 564 Rufiyaa (E£ 661) | E£ 109 | + 507% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 209 Rufiyaa (E£ 245) | E£ 21 | + 1075% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 220% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 Rufiyaa (E£ 55) | E£ 24 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 Rufiyaa (E£ 187) | E£ 76 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Rufiyaa (E£ 352) | E£ 112 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 117 Rufiyaa (E£ 137) | E£ 30 | + 357% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Rufiyaa (E£ 78) | E£ 30 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78 Rufiyaa (E£ 91) | E£ 27 | + 237% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 59 Rufiyaa (E£ 69) | E£ 13 | + 449% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Rufiyaa (E£ 34) | E£ 12 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 Rufiyaa (E£ 60) | E£ 39 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 227% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 227% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 Rufiyaa (E£ 343) | E£ 119 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 196 Rufiyaa (E£ 230) | E£ 73 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 224 Rufiyaa (E£ 263) | E£ 283 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591 Rufiyaa (E£ 692) | E£ 233 | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Rufiyaa (E£ 1,172) | E£ 52 | + 2147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41 Rufiyaa (E£ 49) | E£ 24 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Rufiyaa (E£ 14) | E£ 19 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,208 Rufiyaa (E£ 4,932) | E£ 2,268 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.55 Rufiyaa (E£ 1.82) | E£ 0.23 | + 682% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 707 Rufiyaa (E£ 829) | E£ 394 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 48 Rufiyaa (E£ 57) | E£ 26 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 176% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 570 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 176% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 43,053
(36,738 Rufiyaa)
in Malé
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,625
in Alexandria.
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