Cost of living in Malé, Maldives vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malé (Maldives) is 9% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Rufiyaa (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 135 Rufiyaa (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 Rufiyaa (€3.02) | €4.12 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 31 Rufiyaa (€1.65) | €1.23 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 28 Rufiyaa (€1.52) | €4.06 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 Rufiyaa (€2.11) | €1.54 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125 Rufiyaa (€7) | €4.69 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 49 Rufiyaa (€2.60) | €1.50 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Rufiyaa (€1.23) | €0.98 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 52 Rufiyaa (€2.78) | €1.30 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155 Rufiyaa (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 34 Rufiyaa (€1.83) | €2.01 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 25 Rufiyaa (€1.35) | €0.62 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Malé (Maldives) is 90% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,433 Rufiyaa (€1,413) | €592 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,439 Rufiyaa (€932) | €430 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,027 Rufiyaa (€108) | €121 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,352 Rufiyaa (€1,088) | €424 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,946 Rufiyaa (€745) | €315 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,573 Rufiyaa (€84) | €82 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 768 Rufiyaa (€41) | €20 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,868 Rufiyaa (€474) | €379 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,631 Rufiyaa (€141) | €111 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 123 Rufiyaa (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112 Rufiyaa (€6.00) | €6 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Malé (Maldives) is 6% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 765 Rufiyaa (€41) | €78 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 713 Rufiyaa (€38) | €22 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,662 Rufiyaa (€89) | €80 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,327 Rufiyaa (€71) | €89 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Malé (Maldives) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 193,960 Rufiyaa (€10,367) | €20,726 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Rufiyaa (€0.61) | €1.58 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 617 Rufiyaa (€33) | €30 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 214 Rufiyaa (€11) | €21 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Malé (Maldives) is 13% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 59 Rufiyaa (€3.15) | €3.14 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 161 Rufiyaa (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 320 Rufiyaa (€17) | €31 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73 Rufiyaa (€3.92) | €3.64 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Rufiyaa (€3.05) | €4.30 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70 Rufiyaa (€3.76) | €3.74 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 Rufiyaa (€2.66) | €1.84 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Rufiyaa (€1.55) | €2.07 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67 Rufiyaa (€3.58) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Malé (Maldives) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 295 Rufiyaa (€16) | €26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 206 Rufiyaa (€11) | €15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 697 Rufiyaa (€37) | €45 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 541 Rufiyaa (€29) | €45 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 768 Rufiyaa (€41) | €9 | + 368% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (€2.71) | €3.80 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 163 Rufiyaa (€9) | €3.87 | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,291 Rufiyaa (€550) | €434 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31 Rufiyaa (€0.07) | €0.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 827 Rufiyaa (€44) | €41 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 73 Rufiyaa (€3.90) | €4.66 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 328 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Malé (Maldives) is 5% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,001 (37,446 Rufiyaa) in Malé to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Thessaloniki.
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