Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 74% more expensive than in Dezhou (China)
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| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 76% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Malé (Maldives) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 149 Rufiyaa (63元) | 40元 | 57% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 135 Rufiyaa (57元) | 30元 | 89% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 56 Rufiyaa (24元) | 10元 | 138% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 31 Rufiyaa (13元) | 15元 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 28 Rufiyaa (12元) | 8元 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 39 Rufiyaa (17元) | 6.00元 | 177% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 125 Rufiyaa (53元) | 50元 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 49 Rufiyaa (20元) | 12元 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 23 Rufiyaa (10元) | 7元 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 52 Rufiyaa (22元) | 4.00元 | 447% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 155 Rufiyaa (65元) | 100元 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 34 Rufiyaa (14元) | 7元 | 122% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 25 Rufiyaa (11元) | 5.00元 | 112% |
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 257% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 26,433 Rufiyaa (11,141元) | 2,200元 | 406% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 17,439 Rufiyaa (7,350元) | 1,500元 | 390% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,027 Rufiyaa (854元) | 350元 | 144% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 20,352 Rufiyaa (8,578元) | 800元 | 972% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 13,946 Rufiyaa (5,878元) | 500元 | 1076% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,573 Rufiyaa (663元) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 768 Rufiyaa (324元) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 8,868 Rufiyaa (3,738元) | 2,750元 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,631 Rufiyaa (1,109元) | 500元 | 122% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 123 Rufiyaa (52元) | 40元 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 112 Rufiyaa (47元) | 25元 | 89% |
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 6% cheaper than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 765 Rufiyaa (322元) | 400元 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 713 Rufiyaa (301元) | 300元 | 0% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,662 Rufiyaa (700元) | 600元 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,327 Rufiyaa (559元) | 800元 | 30% |
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 29% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 193,960 Rufiyaa (81,752元) | 130,000元 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 11 Rufiyaa (4.82元) | 7元 | 31% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 617 Rufiyaa (260元) | 120元 | 117% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 214 Rufiyaa (90元) | 18元 | 393% |
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 10% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 59 Rufiyaa (25元) | 30元 | 17% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 161 Rufiyaa (68元) | 30元 | 126% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 320 Rufiyaa (135元) | 75元 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 73 Rufiyaa (31元) | 30元 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 57 Rufiyaa (24元) | 41元 | 41% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 70 Rufiyaa (30元) | 25元 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 50 Rufiyaa (21元) | 10元 | 110% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 29 Rufiyaa (12元) | 10元 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 67 Rufiyaa (28元) | 50元 | 44% |
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 39% more expensive than in Dezhou (China) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Dezhou (China) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 295 Rufiyaa (124元) | 100元 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 206 Rufiyaa (87元) | 80元 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 697 Rufiyaa (294元) | 400元 | 27% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 541 Rufiyaa (228元) | 500元 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 768 Rufiyaa (324元) | 80元 | 305% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 51 Rufiyaa (21元) | 25元 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 163 Rufiyaa (69元) | 25元 | 174% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 10,291 Rufiyaa (4,337元) | 3,000元 | 45% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.31 Rufiyaa (0.55元) | 0.20元 | 177% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 827 Rufiyaa (348元) | 250元 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 73 Rufiyaa (31元) | 20元 | 54% |
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For example, you would need at least 10,610元 (25,172 Rufiyaa) in Malé to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,100元 in Dezhou.