- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (Taka 661) | Taka 378 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (Taka 794) | Taka 438 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (Taka 320) | Taka 220 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Taka 182) | Taka 74 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (Taka 113) | Taka 102 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (Taka 204) | Taka 56 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (Taka 945) | Taka 330 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (Taka 288) | Taka 148 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (Taka 155) | Taka 24 | + 537% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Taka 324) | Taka 318 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,478 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (Taka 188) | Taka 101 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Taka 146) | Taka 48 | + 203% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (Taka 152,292) | Taka 43,806 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (Taka 101,281) | Taka 35,106 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (Taka 11,097) | Taka 3,522 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (Taka 128,976) | Taka 46,238 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (Taka 101,125) | Taka 24,863 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,055) | Taka 2,602 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,786) | Taka 1,713 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (Taka 57,026) | Taka 41,130 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,483) | Taka 14,071 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (Taka 774) | Taka 307 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (Taka 390) | Taka 549 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,239) | Taka 2,210 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,837) | Taka 2,415 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (Taka 8,049) | Taka 5,111 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,623) | Taka 3,953 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,158,814) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (Taka 95) | Taka 88 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,537) | Taka 2,280 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (Taka 499) | Taka 300 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Taka 859) | Taka 540 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,688) | Taka 1,187 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Taka 314) | Taka 339 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (Taka 424) | Taka 302 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (Taka 522) | Taka 359 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (Taka 522) | Taka 91 | + 471% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (Taka 195) | Taka 107 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 540) | Taka 300 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,377) | Taka 951 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,729) | Taka 760 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,492) | Taka 1,973 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,559) | Taka 2,831 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,699) | Taka 1,364 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (Taka 341) | Taka 305 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,338) | Taka 501 | + 167% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (Taka 60,624) | Taka 35,756 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (Taka 20) | Taka 22 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,075) | Taka 2,337 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 376) | Taka 230 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,374 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.397
BDT
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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