Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 119% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran)
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| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 90% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Malé (Maldives) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 149 Rufiyaa (﷼ 406,266) | ﷼ 110,233 | 269% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 135 Rufiyaa (﷼ 367,551) | ﷼ 250,000 | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 56 Rufiyaa (﷼ 153,802) | ﷼ 184,615 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 31 Rufiyaa (﷼ 84,205) | ﷼ 20,000 | 321% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 28 Rufiyaa (﷼ 77,648) | ﷼ 55,631 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 39 Rufiyaa (﷼ 107,625) | ﷼ 33,385 | 222% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 125 Rufiyaa (﷼ 341,228) | ﷼ 80,000 | 327% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 49 Rufiyaa (﷼ 132,523) | ﷼ 40,000 | 231% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 23 Rufiyaa (﷼ 62,591) | ﷼ 25,000 | 150% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 52 Rufiyaa (﷼ 141,535) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 155 Rufiyaa (﷼ 422,410) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 34 Rufiyaa (﷼ 93,262) | ﷼ 68,506 | 36% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 25 Rufiyaa (﷼ 68,686) | ﷼ 20,000 | 243% |
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 268% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 26,433 Rufiyaa (﷼ 72,035,875) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | 800% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 17,439 Rufiyaa (﷼ 47,523,838) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | 1018% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,027 Rufiyaa (﷼ 5,524,876) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 20,352 Rufiyaa (﷼ 55,462,691) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | 1009% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 13,946 Rufiyaa (﷼ 38,005,989) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | 986% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 1,573 Rufiyaa (﷼ 4,286,398) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | 7% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 768 Rufiyaa (﷼ 2,093,850) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 109% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 8,868 Rufiyaa (﷼ 24,168,141) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | 19% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,631 Rufiyaa (﷼ 7,169,958) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 123 Rufiyaa (﷼ 334,235) | ﷼ 50,000 | 568% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 112 Rufiyaa (﷼ 305,735) | ﷼ 100,000 | 206% |
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 190% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 765 Rufiyaa (﷼ 2,083,773) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 108% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 713 Rufiyaa (﷼ 1,943,701) | ﷼ 500,000 | 289% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,662 Rufiyaa (﷼ 4,527,989) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 353% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,327 Rufiyaa (﷼ 3,615,066) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | 21% |
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 72% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 193,960 Rufiyaa (﷼ 528,584,656) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 11 Rufiyaa (﷼ 31,155) | ﷼ 13,763 | 126% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 617 Rufiyaa (﷼ 1,681,314) | ﷼ 200,000 | 741% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 214 Rufiyaa (﷼ 583,086) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 64% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 59 Rufiyaa (﷼ 160,680) | ﷼ 100,000 | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 161 Rufiyaa (﷼ 437,805) | ﷼ 100,000 | 338% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 320 Rufiyaa (﷼ 871,284) | ﷼ 250,000 | 249% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 73 Rufiyaa (﷼ 199,743) | ﷼ 100,000 | 100% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 57 Rufiyaa (﷼ 155,715) | ﷼ 125,000 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 70 Rufiyaa (﷼ 191,583) | ﷼ 100,000 | 92% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 50 Rufiyaa (﷼ 135,734) | ﷼ 100,000 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 29 Rufiyaa (﷼ 79,146) | ﷼ 100,000 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 67 Rufiyaa (﷼ 182,512) | ﷼ 100,000 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 34% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||
| Malé (Maldives) | Kerman (Iran) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 295 Rufiyaa (﷼ 804,721) | ﷼ 400,000 | 101% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 206 Rufiyaa (﷼ 562,225) | ﷼ 300,000 | 87% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 697 Rufiyaa (﷼ 1,900,670) | ﷼ 500,000 | 280% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 541 Rufiyaa (﷼ 1,474,107) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 768 Rufiyaa (﷼ 2,093,469) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 51 Rufiyaa (﷼ 138,094) | ﷼ 50,698 | 172% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 163 Rufiyaa (﷼ 443,105) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 10,291 Rufiyaa (﷼ 28,044,201) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.31 Rufiyaa (﷼ 3,580) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 827 Rufiyaa (﷼ 2,253,271) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 74 Rufiyaa (﷼ 201,673) | ﷼ 100,000 | 102% |
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 47,472,876 (17,420 Rufiyaa) in Malé to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ﷼ 21,700,000 in Kerman.