Cost of living in Paris (France) is 63% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 61% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Paris | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (375 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 130% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (193 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (129 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 116% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (25 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.40 (91 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 261% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (60 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (122 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (39 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.19 (37 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.61 (44 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (151 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 (40 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (20 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 12% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 45% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Paris | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,100 (52,073 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,254 (37,858 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (3,146 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,741 (29,241 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,351 (22,685 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (1,641 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (473 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €339 (5,701 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (2,381 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (177 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (296 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 168% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 25% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (1,702 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (656 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (1,681 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (2,061 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 95% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,444 (444,136 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (33 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (1,375 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 190% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (327 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 17% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (57 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (109 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (532 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 (75 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.66 (61 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (63 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (48 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (43 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (337 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 303% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 73% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Paris | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (803 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (443 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (1,749 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €98 (1,641 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 234% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (219 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.52 (93 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (129 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (7,950 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (5.10 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 258% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (657 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (190 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 516 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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