Cost of living
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll compared to Hulhumale
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Overview comparison
Gaafu Dhaalu AtollHulhumale
Consumer prices in Hulhumale are roughly 15% higher than in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Cost of living
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Hulhumale |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,294 | 1,464 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,734 | 4,076 |
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| Without rent one person | 423 | 408 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,128 | 1,095 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 709.46 | 978.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,849.36 | 2,702.71 |
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| Food person | 354 | 343 |
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| Food family | 856 | 901 |
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| Transport person | 46.82 | 43.31 |
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| Transport family | 107.16 | 103.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.5 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Hulhumale |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.38 | 6.93 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 31.02 | 26.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.27 | 6.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.84 | 2.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.45 | 2.73 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.98 | 0.95 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Hulhumale |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,041.55 | 1,236.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 578.76 | 818.36 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,095.05 | 2,915.83 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,282.2 | 1,894.35 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.1 | 67.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.32 | 121.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 94.14 | 37.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Hulhumale |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.89 | 10.95 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,743 | 2,806 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,118 | 2,205 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.99% | 21.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.09 | 18.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.98 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Hulhumale |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 2.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 1.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.35 | 1.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.42 | 8.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.38 | 5.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.02 | 10.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.66 | 4.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Hulhumale |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 84.8 | 50.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.58 | 9.82 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.61 | 19.75 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.14 | 3.7 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.71 | 46.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.02 | 123.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 188.68 | 143.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,280 | 3,090 |
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