Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (279 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (156 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (86 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (15 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (61 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (45 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (100 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (69 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (38 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (37 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (233 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (43 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (47 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 102% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (51,214 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (33,079 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (3,339 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (25,172 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (20,121 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (2,279 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (1,043 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (3,884 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (1,285 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (172 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (313 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 183% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (846 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (811 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,616 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (2,267 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 97% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (434,430 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (13 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (1,077 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 127% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (383 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 85% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (110 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (311 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (1,594 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 360% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (120 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (58 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (83 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (61 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (31 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (382 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 357% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (916 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (454 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (2,903 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (1,280 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 161% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (211 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (86 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (112 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (4,104 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (7 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 398% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (733 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (130 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 466 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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