Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in New York City (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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New York City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (299 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (179 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (97 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.33 (21 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.53 (85 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (95 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (117 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.26 (66 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (32 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.30 (51 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (302 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 (46 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.94 (45 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 97% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in New York City (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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New York City | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,942 (76,151 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,216 (49,554 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (2,568 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,913 (60,296 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,452 (37,788 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (1,641 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (959 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $331 (5,103 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (1,922 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (243 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (403 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 264% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (1,033 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $63 (966 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (1,801 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (2,265 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 97% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,697 (426,825 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $137 (2,110 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 345% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (525 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 154% | |
Personal Care | + 131% | |||
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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New York City | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (129 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (324 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 103% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (1,707 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 393% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (156 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.87 (75 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (114 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (105 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.53 (39 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (501 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 499% | |
Entertainment | + 164% | |||
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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New York City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (1,035 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 243% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $35 (534 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $318 (4,899 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $144 (2,218 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 352% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (305 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (84 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (151 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $632 (9,746 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.68 (10 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 635% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $143 (2,196 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 122% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (252 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 189% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 607 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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