Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 35% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Malé (Maldives) is 52% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 163 Rufiyaa (CHF 9) | CHF 24 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 136 Rufiyaa (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60 Rufiyaa (CHF 3.48) | CHF 11 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.67) | CHF 1.64 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.46) | CHF 7 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.33) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117 Rufiyaa (CHF 7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 55 Rufiyaa (CHF 3.20) | CHF 3.89 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 21 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.23) | CHF 2.88 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.64 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | CHF 16 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.83) | CHF 2.20 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.34) | CHF 2.84 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 21% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,086 Rufiyaa (CHF 1,574) | CHF 1,935 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,971 Rufiyaa (CHF 1,102) | CHF 1,613 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,695 Rufiyaa (CHF 157) | CHF 209 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | CHF 1,122 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | CHF 946 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | CHF 117 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 44 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,117 Rufiyaa (CHF 414) | CHF 536 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,671 Rufiyaa (CHF 155) | CHF 127 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 121 Rufiyaa (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 111 Rufiyaa (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 40% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 820 Rufiyaa (CHF 48) | CHF 117 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750 Rufiyaa (CHF 44) | CHF 55 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,398 Rufiyaa (CHF 81) | CHF 120 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,150 Rufiyaa (CHF 67) | CHF 200 | - 67% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 40% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.56 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 474 Rufiyaa (CHF 28) | CHF 67 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 206 Rufiyaa (CHF 12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 42% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 Rufiyaa (CHF 4.12) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (CHF 9) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 346 Rufiyaa (CHF 20) | CHF 94 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CHF 9 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.50 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 58 Rufiyaa (CHF 3.39) | CHF 4.49 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.82) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (CHF 1.63) | CHF 2.98 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Rufiyaa (CHF 4.86) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 7% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Malé | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 301 Rufiyaa (CHF 18) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 35 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 491 Rufiyaa (CHF 29) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | CHF 13 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49 Rufiyaa (CHF 2.83) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 686 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Rufiyaa (CHF 0.08) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 988 Rufiyaa (CHF 57) | CHF 74 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 87 Rufiyaa (CHF 5.07) | CHF 9 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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