Cost of living
Alif Dhaal compared to Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
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Overview comparison
Alif DhaalGaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Consumer prices in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll are roughly 1% higher than in Alif Dhaal.
Cost of living
| Item | Alif Dhaal | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,508 | 1,294 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,982 | 2,734 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 423 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,464 | 1,128 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 704.39 | 709.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,600.37 | 1,849.36 |
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| Food person | 289 | 354 |
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| Food family | 776 | 856 |
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| Transport person | 45.96 | 46.82 |
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| Transport family | 102.99 | 107.16 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.51 years | 82.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alif Dhaal | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.05 | 5.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.67 | 31.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.48 | 8.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.57 | 3.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.2 | 2.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.97 | 0.98 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alif Dhaal | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 927.05 | 1,041.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 806.74 | 578.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,972.75 | 2,095.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,477.93 | 1,282.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.09 | 71.1 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.05 | 134.32 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 98.92 | 94.14 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alif Dhaal | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.84 | 12.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,428 | 2,743 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,176 | 2,118 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.13% | 20.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.28 | 15.09 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.05 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alif Dhaal | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.08 | 1.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.75 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.38 | 1.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.19 | 10.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.24 | 6.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8 | 7.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.86 | 3.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Alif Dhaal | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 71.16 | 84.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.09 | 8.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.32 | 26.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.6 | 5.14 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.04 | 57.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.57 | 107.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 195.04 | 188.68 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,041 | 3,280 |
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