Cost of living
Male Atoll compared to Gaafu Alif Atoll
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Overview comparison
Male AtollGaafu Alif Atoll
Consumer prices in Gaafu Alif Atoll are roughly 7% higher than in Male Atoll.
Cost of living
| Item | Male Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,362 | 1,584 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,592 | 3,275 |
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| Without rent one person | 495 | 466 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,242 | 1,434 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 894.74 | 971.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,594.93 | 1,867.2 |
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| Food person | 309 | 357 |
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| Food family | 781 | 896 |
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| Transport person | 32.03 | 38.51 |
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| Transport family | 130.64 | 119.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.16 years | 82.63 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Male Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.79 | 6.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.95 | 24.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.77 | 8.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.13 | 3.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.18 | 2.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.09 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Male Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 754.92 | 872.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 608.11 | 711.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,999.39 | 2,345.21 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,267.6 | 1,816.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.12 | 62.08 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.94 | 134.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.47 | 87.94 |
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Transportation
| Item | Male Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.97 | 14.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,435 | 2,516 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,321 | 1,809 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 | 0.58 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.45% | 18.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.42 | 15.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Male Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.96 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 1.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.72 | 1.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.92 | 10.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.49 | 6.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.96 | 8.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.06 | 4.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Male Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 83.88 | 73.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.74 | 7.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.64 | 25.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.56 | 4.99 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.54 | 52.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.34 | 127.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 144.93 | 158.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,357 | 3,717 |
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