Cost of living
Maldives compared to Finland
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Finland are roughly 20% higher than in Maldives.
Cost of living
| Item | Maldives | Finland |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,332 | 1,311 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,865 | 3,534 |
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| Without rent one person | 537 | 971 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,317 | 2,024 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 856.55 | 897.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,123.79 | 1,082.02 |
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| Food person | 325 | 535 |
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| Food family | 1,015 | 1,775 |
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| Transport person | 39.49 | 99.28 |
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| Transport family | 91.9 | 232.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.28 years | 82.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Maldives | Finland |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.62 | 14.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.2 | 90.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.13 | 12.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.2 | 7.45 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.31 | 4.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.39 | 2.91 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Maldives | Finland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,033.96 | 913.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 609.85 | 676.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,613.96 | 1,513.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,680.6 | 928.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.9 | 73.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 131.5 | 112.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 92.47 | 25.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Maldives | Finland |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.16 | 4.14 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 | 3.77 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.36 | 18.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 2.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Maldives | Finland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 | 1.43 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.26 | 2.89 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.44 | 2.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 7.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.58 | 14.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.72 | 24.62 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.11 | 2.25 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Maldives | Finland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 89.86 | 43.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.33 | 18.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.98 | 93.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.55 | 24.57 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.75 | 96.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.56 | 109 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 187.88 | 316.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,270 | 7,931 |
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