Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (270 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (153 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (84 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (15 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (77 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (80 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (79 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (57 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (30 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (31 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (324 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (34 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (35 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 50% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,048 (31,560 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (27,054 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (3,847 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (27,557 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (18,255 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (2,230 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (762 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (3,193 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (1,465 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (131 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (315 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 185% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (804 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (590 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (1,769 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (1,741 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,551 (347,515 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (14 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (1,048 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 121% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (248 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (108 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (120 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (1,569 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 353% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (112 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (73 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (88 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (66 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (26 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (304 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 264% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (813 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 170% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (389 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (2,996 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (1,105 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 125% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (202 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (89 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (95 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (6,547 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (1.77 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (597 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (167 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 92% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 55 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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