Cost of living
Laamu compared to Male Atoll
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Overview comparison
LaamuMale Atoll
Consumer prices in Laamu are roughly 2% higher than in Male Atoll.
Cost of living
| Item | Laamu | Male Atoll |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,341 | 1,362 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,451 | 3,592 |
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| Without rent one person | 542 | 495 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,539 | 1,242 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 896.97 | 894.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,122.27 | 1,594.93 |
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| Food person | 297 | 309 |
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| Food family | 1,043 | 781 |
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| Transport person | 47.86 | 32.03 |
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| Transport family | 124.98 | 130.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.89 years | 69.16 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Laamu | Male Atoll |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.45 | 4.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.37 | 30.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.89 | 10.77 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.1 | 3.13 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.05 | 3.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.39 | 1.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Laamu | Male Atoll |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,097.12 | 754.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 618.88 | 608.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,173.7 | 1,999.39 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,279.31 | 1,267.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 79.01 | 73.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.96 | 130.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.63 | 76.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Laamu | Male Atoll |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.71 | 12.97 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,651 | 2,435 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,767 | 2,321 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 17.94% | 18.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.97 | 19.42 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Laamu | Male Atoll |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 1.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.45 | 1.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.43 | 1.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.28 | 8.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 6.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 6.96 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.47 | 4.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Laamu | Male Atoll |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 86.48 | 83.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.15 | 7.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.44 | 19.64 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5 | 3.56 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.59 | 65.54 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 129.56 | 107.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 163.19 | 144.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,812 | 3,357 |
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