Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (372 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (189 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (111 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 (32 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (113 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 351% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (107 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (204 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (69 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.19 (34 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.60 (86 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (240 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.14 (48 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (37 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,594 (86,210 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,316 (66,508 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 251% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (2,754 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,193 (49,204 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,656 (40,936 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (1,590 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (963 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $254 (3,914 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (2,211 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (169 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $54 (829 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 649% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (1,000 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (774 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (1,559 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (2,222 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 93% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,526 (501,234 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (20 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $95 (1,461 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 208% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (302 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 46% | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (132 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (213 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (2,461 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 611% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (203 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (82 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (130 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 123% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.76 (89 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (45 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (507 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 506% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Francisco, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (894 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $36 (552 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (4,440 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (1,561 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 218% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (273 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (87 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 (153 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (5,732 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (3.79 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 166% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $106 (1,633 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (198 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 128% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 346 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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