Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,778) | Taka 324 | + 449% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,088) | Taka 492 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (Taka 193) | Taka 196 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (Taka 161) | Taka 92 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (Taka 682) | Taka 135 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (Taka 245) | Taka 78 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (Taka 946) | Taka 608 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 490) | Taka 223 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (Taka 98) | Taka 33 | + 200% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Taka 420) | Taka 384 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Taka 455) | Taka 1,406 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (Taka 232) | Taka 111 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (Taka 132) | Taka 70 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 255% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 255% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (Taka 178,019) | Taka 43,758 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (Taka 142,415) | Taka 25,202 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (Taka 44,149) | Taka 3,035 | + 1355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Taka 114,060) | Taka 22,952 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Taka 85,738) | Taka 18,549 | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,401) | Taka 7,137 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,466) | Taka 1,213 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 21,016) | Taka 31,061 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (Taka 23,117) | Taka 17,904 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,030) | Taka 417 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,655) | Taka 2,410 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,305) | Taka 3,066 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Taka 8,756) | Taka 6,410 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Taka 8,756) | Taka 4,273 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,632,213) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (Taka 385) | Taka 107 | + 259% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,102) | Taka 2,440 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (Taka 771) | Taka 285 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 701) | Taka 513 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Taka 476) | Taka 425 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (Taka 219) | Taka 333 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (Taka 385) | Taka 376 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (Taka 196) | Taka 85 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (Taka 301) | Taka 89 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 701) | Taka 445 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,802) | Taka 1,308 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,270) | Taka 852 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,802) | Taka 2,051 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,604) | Taka 999 | + 461% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (Taka 280) | Taka 248 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Taka 336) | Taka 565 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 70,052) | Taka 35,756 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,005) | Taka 2,601 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Rufiyaa (Taka 726) | Taka 287 | + 153% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 739 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
7.005
BDT
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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