Cost of living
Gaafu Alif Atoll compared to Shaviyani
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Overview comparison
Gaafu Alif AtollShaviyani
Consumer prices in Gaafu Alif Atoll are roughly 5% higher than in Shaviyani.
Cost of living
| Item | Gaafu Alif Atoll | Shaviyani |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,584 | 1,213 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,275 | 3,310 |
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| Without rent one person | 466 | 473 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,434 | 1,305 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 971.52 | 739.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,867.2 | 2,005.56 |
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| Food person | 357 | 372 |
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| Food family | 896 | 774 |
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| Transport person | 38.51 | 44.12 |
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| Transport family | 119.88 | 120.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.63 years | 69.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gaafu Alif Atoll | Shaviyani |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.06 | 5.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.85 | 26.36 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.61 | 10.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.92 | 3.75 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.83 | 3.27 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.09 | 1.1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gaafu Alif Atoll | Shaviyani |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 872.77 | 864.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 711.95 | 783.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,345.21 | 1,778.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,816.12 | 1,574.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.08 | 80.8 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.4 | 100.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 87.94 | 84.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gaafu Alif Atoll | Shaviyani |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.86 | 14.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,516 | 2,304 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,809 | 2,258 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.34% | 18.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.82 | 17.81 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.8 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gaafu Alif Atoll | Shaviyani |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 | 2.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 1.73 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 1.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.92 | 7.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.38 | 4.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.47 | 7.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.34 | 3.1 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Gaafu Alif Atoll | Shaviyani |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 73.69 | 79.48 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.7 | 8.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.31 | 20.35 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.99 | 4.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.58 | 61.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 127.43 | 102.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 158.64 | 186.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,717 | 3,496 |
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