Cost of living
Alif Alif compared to Gaafu Dhaalu
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Overview comparison
Alif AlifGaafu Dhaalu
Consumer prices in Alif Alif are roughly 3% higher than in Gaafu Dhaalu.
Cost of living
| Item | Alif Alif | Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,463 | 1,323 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,501 | 3,694 |
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| Without rent one person | 502 | 508 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,375 | 1,443 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 720.21 | 892.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,762.17 | 1,543.71 |
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| Food person | 278 | 295 |
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| Food family | 834 | 1,054 |
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| Transport person | 41.66 | 44.54 |
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| Transport family | 122.11 | 110.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.65 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alif Alif | Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.84 | 4.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.34 | 23.24 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 8.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.92 | 3.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.76 | 2.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.29 | 1.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alif Alif | Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 740.28 | 959.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 594.05 | 704.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,098.22 | 1,870.14 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,776.77 | 1,862.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.47 | 84.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.56 | 93.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.76 | 69.82 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alif Alif | Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.91 | 11.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,380 | 2,207 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,857 | 1,970 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.44 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.75% | 19.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.12 | 19.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alif Alif | Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 1.82 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.47 | 1.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.88 | 7.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.88 | 4.92 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.14 | 9.46 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 4.44 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Alif Alif | Gaafu Dhaalu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 84.29 | 66.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.8 | 9.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.29 | 21.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.43 | 4.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 63.37 | 56.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.02 | 124.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 198.41 | 199.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,738 | 2,706 |
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