Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 95% | |||
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Food in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (321 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (208 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (108 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.84 (28 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (121 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 384% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (111 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (117 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.45 (69 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.94 (45 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (115 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (337 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.96 (61 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.93 (61 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 163% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,844 (59,244 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,138 (48,356 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $402 (6,197 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,694 (41,515 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,101 (32,376 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $226 (3,479 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $81 (1,245 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $411 (6,339 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 (2,565 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (231 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (419 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 278% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (1,025 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $80 (1,238 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (1,652 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $208 (3,212 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 179% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $31,097 (479,223 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (20 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (1,049 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 121% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (324 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 57% | |
Personal Care | + 163% | |||
Personal Care in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (153 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (441 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 177% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (1,996 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 476% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (132 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (93 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (119 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.45 (84 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (41 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (616 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 636% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Honolulu, Hawaii | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (1,030 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (500 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (2,581 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (1,758 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 258% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (207 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (102 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 109% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (115 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (6,387 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (2.81 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (968 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (179 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 105% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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