Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Melbourne | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (233 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (147 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (69 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (21 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (67 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (59 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (79 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (48 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (36 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (71 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (173 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (40 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (35 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 52% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Melbourne | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (46,621 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (30,301 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (2,491 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (25,429 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,148 (21,729 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (2,358 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (818 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (8,131 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (2,758 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (149 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (417 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 276% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 41% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Melbourne | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (1,431 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (940 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (1,794 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (2,145 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 87% | |
Transportation | + 141% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 141% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Melbourne | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (390,481 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (20 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (1,999 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 322% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (369 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 79% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 65% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Melbourne | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (102 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (189 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (1,039 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 200% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (110 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (74 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (104 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (54 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (35 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (378 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 352% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 81% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Melbourne | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (597 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (446 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (4,897 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (1,304 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 166% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$23 (230 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (53 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (121 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (12,355 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (6 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 323% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (884 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (429 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 391% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 686 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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