Cost of living in Malé, Maldives vs Patras, Greece
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Rufiyaa (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 135 Rufiyaa (€7) | €5.45 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 Rufiyaa (€3.03) | €3.75 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Rufiyaa (€1.66) | €1.23 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Rufiyaa (€1.53) | €3.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 Rufiyaa (€2.12) | €1.35 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Rufiyaa (€7) | €4.12 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (€2.61) | €1.36 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Rufiyaa (€1.23) | €0.68 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (€2.79) | €1.14 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 Rufiyaa (€8) | €8 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Rufiyaa (€1.84) | €2.02 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (€1.35) | €0.90 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 122% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,433 Rufiyaa (€1,420) | €426 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,439 Rufiyaa (€937) | €302 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,027 Rufiyaa (€109) | €122 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,352 Rufiyaa (€1,094) | €316 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,946 Rufiyaa (€749) | €245 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 Rufiyaa (€85) | €94 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 Rufiyaa (€41) | €21 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,868 Rufiyaa (€477) | €351 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,631 Rufiyaa (€141) | €71 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 Rufiyaa (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112 Rufiyaa (€6) | €5.67 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 15% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 765 Rufiyaa (€41) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 713 Rufiyaa (€38) | €40 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,662 Rufiyaa (€89) | €70 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,327 Rufiyaa (€71) | €71 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 36% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,960 Rufiyaa (€10,422) | €23,202 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Rufiyaa (€0.61) | €1.57 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 617 Rufiyaa (€33) | €39 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 214 Rufiyaa (€11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 Rufiyaa (€3.17) | €3.23 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161 Rufiyaa (€9) | €5.59 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Rufiyaa (€17) | €32 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (€3.94) | €3.88 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Rufiyaa (€3.07) | €3.80 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Rufiyaa (€3.78) | €3.50 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (€2.68) | €1.53 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Rufiyaa (€1.56) | €1.83 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67 Rufiyaa (€3.60) | €11 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 5% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 295 Rufiyaa (€16) | €22 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 697 Rufiyaa (€37) | €38 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 541 Rufiyaa (€29) | €46 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 768 Rufiyaa (€41) | €7 | + 499% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (€2.72) | €3.40 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 Rufiyaa (€9) | €3.22 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,291 Rufiyaa (€553) | €792 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31 Rufiyaa (€0.07) | €0.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Rufiyaa (€44) | €38 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (€3.98) | €4.08 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 13% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €1,579 (29,387 Rufiyaa) in Malé to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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