Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 134 Rufiyaa (Taka 739) | Taka 264 | + 180% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110 Rufiyaa (Taka 606) | Taka 397 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 76 Rufiyaa (Taka 417) | Taka 160 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Rufiyaa (Taka 181) | Taka 81 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (Taka 116) | Taka 116 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Rufiyaa (Taka 225) | Taka 52 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146 Rufiyaa (Taka 804) | Taka 434 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 Rufiyaa (Taka 209) | Taka 186 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Rufiyaa (Taka 167) | Taka 25 | + 565% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Taka 331) | Taka 426 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Taka 359) | Taka 1,872 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27 Rufiyaa (Taka 151) | Taka 102 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (Taka 145) | Taka 41 | + 251% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 185% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,889 Rufiyaa (Taka 148,354) | Taka 46,240 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,475 Rufiyaa (Taka 96,415) | Taka 27,702 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,520 Rufiyaa (Taka 19,421) | Taka 4,496 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,426 Rufiyaa (Taka 123,729) | Taka 34,541 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,436 Rufiyaa (Taka 90,680) | Taka 19,179 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 11,034) | Taka 3,784 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 896 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,943) | Taka 1,257 | + 293% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,445 Rufiyaa (Taka 41,078) | Taka 35,775 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,055 Rufiyaa (Taka 11,335) | Taka 12,836 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 88 Rufiyaa (Taka 487) | Taka 341 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 144 Rufiyaa (Taka 792) | Taka 1,289 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 795 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,386) | Taka 1,687 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 744 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,104) | Taka 1,618 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,431 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,893) | Taka 4,829 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,724 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,510) | Taka 3,696 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 937,920) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Rufiyaa (Taka 47) | Taka 95 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,129) | Taka 2,580 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Rufiyaa (Taka 447) | Taka 189 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 Rufiyaa (Taka 360) | Taka 588 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 298 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,645) | Taka 914 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Taka 321) | Taka 560 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 Rufiyaa (Taka 441) | Taka 256 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Rufiyaa (Taka 345) | Taka 340 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 53 Rufiyaa (Taka 293) | Taka 87 | + 237% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Rufiyaa (Taka 172) | Taka 102 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 552) | Taka 231 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,382) | Taka 1,040 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 182 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,006) | Taka 878 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,655) | Taka 2,026 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 440 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,427) | Taka 2,200 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,759) | Taka 1,227 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Rufiyaa (Taka 276) | Taka 362 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,368) | Taka 540 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,447 Rufiyaa (Taka 68,671) | Taka 35,756 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Rufiyaa (Taka 5.52) | Taka 1.70 | + 224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 875 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,825) | Taka 1,903 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 Rufiyaa (Taka 390) | Taka 270 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,299 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.517
BDT
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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