Cost of living
Gaafu Dhaalu compared to Gaafu Alif Atoll
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Overview comparison
Gaafu DhaaluGaafu Alif Atoll
Consumer prices in Gaafu Alif Atoll are roughly 7% higher than in Gaafu Dhaalu.
Cost of living
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,323 | 1,584 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,694 | 3,275 |
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| Without rent one person | 508 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,443 | 1,434 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 892.58 | 971.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,543.71 | 1,867.2 |
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| Food person | 295 | 357 |
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| Food family | 1,054 | 896 |
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| Transport person | 44.54 | 38.51 |
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| Transport family | 110.21 | 119.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.58 years | 82.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.47 | 6.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.24 | 24.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.62 | 8.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.05 | 3.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.49 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.03 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 959.67 | 872.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 704.08 | 711.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,870.14 | 2,345.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,862.26 | 1,816.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.64 | 62.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 93.11 | 134.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69.82 | 87.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.58 | 14.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,207 | 2,516 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,970 | 1,809 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.44 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.87% | 18.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.7 | 15.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 0.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.82 | 1.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 1.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.5 | 10.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.92 | 6.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.46 | 8.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.44 | 4.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 66.08 | 73.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.7 | 7.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.01 | 25.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.38 | 4.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 56.2 | 52.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 124.01 | 127.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 199.61 | 158.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,706 | 3,717 |
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