Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Malé (Maldives) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (CHF 9) | CHF 27 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 136 Rufiyaa (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (CHF 3.48) | CHF 12 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.68 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.46) | CHF 7 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.33) | CHF 3.55 | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (CHF 3.20) | CHF 4.65 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.93 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 2.66 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 12 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.80 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.72 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 43% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (CHF 1,574) | CHF 3,847 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (CHF 1,102) | CHF 3,155 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (CHF 157) | CHF 165 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CHF 2,146 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CHF 1,695 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CHF 121 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 55 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (CHF 414) | CHF 547 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (CHF 155) | CHF 180 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 38% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Geneva | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (CHF 48) | CHF 94 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (CHF 44) | CHF 60 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (CHF 81) | CHF 117 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (CHF 67) | CHF 183 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 47% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Geneva | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 35,571 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.91 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (CHF 28) | CHF 68 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 206 Rufiyaa (CHF 12) | CHF 34 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 64% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Geneva | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (CHF 4.12) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (CHF 20) | CHF 125 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.29 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (CHF 3.39) | CHF 5.10 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.82) | CHF 5.06 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.63) | CHF 4.59 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (CHF 4.86) | CHF 39 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (CHF 18) | CHF 88 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 38 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 119 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 491 Rufiyaa (CHF 29) | CHF 113 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 24 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.83) | CHF 4.73 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | CHF 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 589 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Rufiyaa (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (CHF 57) | CHF 81 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (CHF 5.07) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 139 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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