Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (298 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (158 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.40 (57 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (17 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.82 (47 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (38 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (104 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.09 (35 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (25 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (14 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (120 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.12 (36 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (12 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 47% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,253 (21,044 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €849 (14,256 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (2,186 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €876 (14,706 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €658 (11,056 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €112 (1,877 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (517 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €323 (5,422 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (1,733 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (137 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (191 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 72% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (1,481 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (484 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (1,715 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (1,756 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,743 (415,561 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 (27 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €27 (462 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (285 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 38% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (185 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 161% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.49 (92 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,055 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 205% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.28 (89 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (48 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (62 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 (29 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (39 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (288 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 245% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 19% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Valencia, Spain | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (533 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (259 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 (757 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (787 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (178 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.62 (44 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (67 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €598 (10,048 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (2.55 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (781 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.36 (90 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 553 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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