Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,090) | Taka 532 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Taka 877) | Taka 488 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 395) | Taka 263 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (Taka 160) | Taka 98 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Taka 181) | Taka 134 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (Taka 282) | Taka 96 | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (Taka 699) | Taka 329 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (Taka 290) | Taka 203 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (Taka 104) | Taka 27 | + 278% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Taka 339) | Taka 530 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Taka 367) | Taka 1,346 | - 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (Taka 113) | Taka 112 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Taka 130) | Taka 58 | + 124% | |
Housing | + 176% | |||
Housing in Maldives is 176% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (Taka 152,565) | Taka 43,087 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (Taka 106,153) | Taka 21,416 | + 396% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,904) | Taka 4,489 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Taka 91,965) | Taka 37,342 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Taka 69,129) | Taka 20,129 | + 243% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,967) | Taka 3,105 | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,601) | Taka 947 | + 280% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (Taka 41,144) | Taka 36,542 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (Taka 12,107) | Taka 16,205 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (Taka 799) | Taka 369 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (Taka 413) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Maldives is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,662) | Taka 2,612 | + 193% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,445) | Taka 3,117 | + 107% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (Taka 10,364) | Taka 9,947 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,140) | Taka 6,827 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Maldives is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,122,313) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (Taka 55) | Taka 91 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,467) | Taka 1,696 | + 45% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Maldives is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (Taka 300) | Taka 296 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,119) | Taka 1,395 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,530) | Taka 1,191 | + 112% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Taka 384) | Taka 498 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (Taka 243) | Taka 208 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (Taka 375) | Taka 690 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (Taka 170) | Taka 173 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (Taka 122) | Taka 229 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 565) | Taka 304 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Maldives is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,377) | Taka 1,410 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,024) | Taka 885 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,157) | Taka 3,617 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,519) | Taka 1,328 | + 240% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (Taka 287) | Taka 393 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Taka 271) | Taka 594 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 56,482) | Taka 35,756 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Taka 8) | Taka 2.19 | + 269% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,748) | Taka 1,057 | + 539% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (Taka 418) | Taka 270 | + 55% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.648
BDT
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MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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