Cost of living in Malé, Maldives vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Rufiyaa (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 135 Rufiyaa (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 Rufiyaa (AU$4.68) | AU$4.99 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Rufiyaa (AU$2.56) | AU$1.27 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Rufiyaa (AU$2.36) | AU$4.99 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 Rufiyaa (AU$3.28) | AU$4.99 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Rufiyaa (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (AU$4.03) | AU$4.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Rufiyaa (AU$1.91) | AU$3.46 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (AU$4.31) | AU$4.73 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 Rufiyaa (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Rufiyaa (AU$2.84) | AU$3.13 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (AU$2.09) | AU$1.79 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 8% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,433 Rufiyaa (AU$2,193) | AU$2,461 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,439 Rufiyaa (AU$1,447) | AU$1,879 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,027 Rufiyaa (AU$168) | AU$140 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,352 Rufiyaa (AU$1,688) | AU$1,843 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,946 Rufiyaa (AU$1,157) | AU$1,301 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 Rufiyaa (AU$130) | AU$92 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 Rufiyaa (AU$64) | AU$52 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,868 Rufiyaa (AU$736) | AU$573 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,631 Rufiyaa (AU$218) | AU$177 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 Rufiyaa (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112 Rufiyaa (AU$9) | AU$28 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 12% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 765 Rufiyaa (AU$63) | AU$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 713 Rufiyaa (AU$59) | AU$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,662 Rufiyaa (AU$138) | AU$157 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,327 Rufiyaa (AU$110) | AU$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 43% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,960 Rufiyaa (AU$16,091) | AU$25,963 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Rufiyaa (AU$0.95) | AU$1.45 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 617 Rufiyaa (AU$51) | AU$100 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 214 Rufiyaa (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 24% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 Rufiyaa (AU$4.89) | AU$12 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161 Rufiyaa (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Rufiyaa (AU$27) | AU$71 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Rufiyaa (AU$4.74) | AU$4.60 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Rufiyaa (AU$5.83) | AU$5.36 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (AU$4.13) | AU$3.19 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Rufiyaa (AU$2.41) | AU$3.88 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67 Rufiyaa (AU$5.56) | AU$25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 32% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 295 Rufiyaa (AU$24) | AU$52 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (AU$17) | AU$27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 697 Rufiyaa (AU$58) | AU$162 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 541 Rufiyaa (AU$45) | AU$108 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 768 Rufiyaa (AU$64) | AU$14 | + 341% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (AU$4.20) | AU$4.46 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 Rufiyaa (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,291 Rufiyaa (AU$854) | AU$594 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31 Rufiyaa (AU$0.11) | AU$0.83 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Rufiyaa (AU$69) | AU$53 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (AU$6) | AU$27 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 236 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 23% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,873 (70,789 Rufiyaa) in Malé.
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