Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 39% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Milan | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (319 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (175 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (101 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (26 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (74 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.42 (74 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (134 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (38 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (29 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (30 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (137 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (36 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (23 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Milan | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,862 (48,064 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,826 (30,669 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (2,746 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,461 (24,530 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €966 (16,226 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (1,783 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (445 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (5,319 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €245 (4,113 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (135 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (191 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 73% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (1,505 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (594 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,649 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (2,253 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 96% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 32% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,388 (560,757 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (31 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (649 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (412 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 99% | |
Personal Care | + 64% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 64% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (159 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (145 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (1,446 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 317% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (100 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (65 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (59 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (45 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (43 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (342 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 309% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 54% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Milan | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (897 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (335 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (1,591 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (1,436 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 193% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (181 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (32 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (101 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (8,070 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (2.88 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (1,108 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (101 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 330 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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