Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (345 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (188 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (114 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.43 (22 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.32 (67 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.94 (92 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 128% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (115 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.69 (88 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.67 (56 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 167% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (40 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (260 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (37 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.02 (62 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 169% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,736 (72,986 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,480 (53,632 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $115 (1,768 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,816 (43,399 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,573 (39,655 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (1,135 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (1,175 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $324 (4,990 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (2,748 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (168 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (320 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 189% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (926 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (771 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,621 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 (2,247 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 119% | |||
Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,175 (449,592 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.33 (21 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $115 (1,780 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 276% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (289 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
Personal Care | + 142% | |||
Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (117 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (577 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 262% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (1,563 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 351% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (141 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (93 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (97 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.93 (76 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (35 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (371 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 344% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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San Jose, California | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (1,007 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 234% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (466 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $275 (4,235 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (1,690 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 244% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (221 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.94 (92 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (118 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (7,647 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (2.86 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 101% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $118 (1,815 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (170 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 89% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 228 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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