Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (275 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (155 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (93 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (15 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.02 (77 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.97 (46 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (90 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 (62 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (24 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (33 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (207 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.66 (41 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.73 (42 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 83% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,327 (35,866 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,608 (24,777 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 (3,737 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,445 (22,263 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,061 (16,355 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (2,315 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (760 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $302 (4,659 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (2,477 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (280 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (412 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 272% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (903 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (961 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (1,507 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (2,306 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 100% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $41,456 (638,846 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (1,364 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 188% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (349 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (94 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (421 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 164% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (1,730 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 399% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (116 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.44 (68 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (68 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (51 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (30 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (403 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 381% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Salt Lake City, Utah | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (738 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (464 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $423 (6,526 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (1,170 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 138% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (181 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.82 (90 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $11 (174 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (6,671 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.77 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (472 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (130 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 237 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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