Cost of living
Gaafu Dhaalu compared to Alif Dhaal Atoll
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Overview comparison
Gaafu DhaaluAlif Dhaal Atoll
Consumer prices in Alif Dhaal Atoll are roughly 4% higher than in Gaafu Dhaalu.
Cost of living
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Alif Dhaal Atoll |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,323 | 1,516 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,694 | 3,336 |
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| Without rent one person | 508 | 390 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,443 | 1,628 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 892.58 | 1,001.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,543.71 | 1,549.48 |
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| Food person | 295 | 341 |
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| Food family | 1,054 | 1,038 |
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| Transport person | 44.54 | 32.17 |
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| Transport family | 110.21 | 117.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.58 years | 70.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Alif Dhaal Atoll |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.47 | 5.02 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.24 | 32.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.62 | 11.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 | 3.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.49 | 2.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.03 | 1.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Alif Dhaal Atoll |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 959.67 | 966.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 704.08 | 716.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,870.14 | 1,796.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,862.26 | 1,480.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.64 | 58.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.11 | 107.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.82 | 91.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Alif Dhaal Atoll |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.58 | 12.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,207 | 2,488 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,970 | 2,112 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.87% | 21.22% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.7 | 15.04 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Alif Dhaal Atoll |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.82 | 1.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 1.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.5 | 9.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.92 | 5.43 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 7.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.44 | 4.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Alif Dhaal Atoll |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 66.08 | 81.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.7 | 8.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.01 | 19.83 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 4.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.2 | 61.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 124.01 | 90.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 199.61 | 165.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,706 | 3,675 |
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