Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 24% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 36% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Chengdu | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (64 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (73 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (32 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (36 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (27 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (17 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (127 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (26 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (10 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (12 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (286 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (19 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (22 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 33% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Chengdu | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (9,872 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (6,318 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (1,029 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (6,925 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (3,832 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (466 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (201 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (4,221 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (1,209 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (97 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (89 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 8% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Chengdu | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (985 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (572 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (1,318 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (1,407 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 17% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Chengdu | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (364,232 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (18 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (373 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (56 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 4% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Chengdu | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (54 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (52 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (339 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (38 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (85 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (76 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (22 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (25 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (126 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 50% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 9% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Chengdu | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (347 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (172 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (654 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (644 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (112 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (69 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (74 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (6,888 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (0.84 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (482 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (44 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 69 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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