Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,061) | Taka 228 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Taka 855) | Taka 356 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 385) | Taka 188 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (Taka 156) | Taka 76 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Taka 176) | Taka 106 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (Taka 274) | Taka 57 | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (Taka 681) | Taka 511 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (Taka 283) | Taka 159 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (Taka 101) | Taka 30 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Taka 330) | Taka 448 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Taka 358) | Taka 1,484 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (Taka 201) | Taka 103 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Taka 126) | Taka 42 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (Taka 148,578) | Taka 64,159 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (Taka 103,378) | Taka 35,369 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,697) | Taka 4,449 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Taka 89,561) | Taka 39,073 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Taka 67,322) | Taka 22,885 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,811) | Taka 4,140 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,507) | Taka 1,133 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (Taka 40,068) | Taka 37,922 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (Taka 11,791) | Taka 15,038 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (Taka 778) | Taka 360 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (Taka 402) | Taka 621 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,461) | Taka 1,987 | + 275% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,277) | Taka 2,314 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (Taka 10,093) | Taka 6,592 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,980) | Taka 4,486 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,066,841) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (Taka 54) | Taka 94 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,403) | Taka 2,108 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (Taka 292) | Taka 129 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,090) | Taka 491 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,463) | Taka 1,039 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Taka 374) | Taka 405 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (Taka 236) | Taka 230 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (Taka 365) | Taka 411 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (Taka 166) | Taka 82 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (Taka 119) | Taka 100 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (Taka 249) | Taka 240 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,341) | Taka 1,281 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Taka 997) | Taka 958 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,075) | Taka 2,103 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,400) | Taka 1,179 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (Taka 279) | Taka 284 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Taka 264) | Taka 632 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 55,005) | Taka 35,756 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Taka 8) | Taka 6.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,572) | Taka 1,524 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (Taka 556) | Taka 266 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,370 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.501
BDT
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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