Cost of living
North Central Province (Maldives) compared to Alif Dhaal
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Overview comparison
North Central Province (Maldives)Alif Dhaal
Consumer prices in Alif Dhaal are roughly 4% higher than in North Central Province (Maldives).
Cost of living
| Item | North Central Province (Maldives) | Alif Dhaal |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,239 | 1,508 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,660 | 2,982 |
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| Without rent one person | 546 | 423 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,341 | 1,464 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 707.88 | 704.39 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,715.66 | 1,600.37 |
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| Food person | 395 | 289 |
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| Food family | 754 | 776 |
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| Transport person | 44.59 | 45.96 |
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| Transport family | 105.27 | 102.99 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 70.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Central Province (Maldives) | Alif Dhaal |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.73 | 6.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 25.15 | 27.67 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.82 | 8.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.41 | 3.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 3.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.38 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Central Province (Maldives) | Alif Dhaal |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 850.82 | 927.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 601.33 | 806.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,671.55 | 1,972.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,774.11 | 1,477.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 65.29 | 59.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.38 | 96.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 92.55 | 98.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Central Province (Maldives) | Alif Dhaal |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.4 | 12.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,249 | 2,428 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,550 | 2,176 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 19.37% | 25.13% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.64 | 14.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Central Province (Maldives) | Alif Dhaal |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 | 2.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.38 | 1.75 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.41 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.74 | 10.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 6.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.56 | 8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.72 | 3.86 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | North Central Province (Maldives) | Alif Dhaal |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 87.48 | 71.16 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.69 | 9.09 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.76 | 20.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.09 | 4.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.04 | 48.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.73 | 98.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 174.8 | 195.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,633 | 3,041 |
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