- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (Taka 822) | Taka 328 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (Taka 791) | Taka 415 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (Taka 319) | Taka 169 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Taka 182) | Taka 74 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (Taka 167) | Taka 97 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (Taka 203) | Taka 63 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (Taka 942) | Taka 359 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (Taka 287) | Taka 146 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (Taka 154) | Taka 24 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 376) | Taka 304 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,421 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (Taka 188) | Taka 101 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Taka 145) | Taka 44 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 165% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (Taka 151,698) | Taka 42,189 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (Taka 100,885) | Taka 32,498 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (Taka 11,054) | Taka 3,873 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (Taka 128,473) | Taka 42,062 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (Taka 100,730) | Taka 24,788 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,020) | Taka 3,366 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,771) | Taka 2,008 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (Taka 56,803) | Taka 43,783 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,446) | Taka 14,583 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (Taka 771) | Taka 292 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (Taka 388) | Taka 606 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,226) | Taka 2,177 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,822) | Taka 2,485 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (Taka 8,018) | Taka 4,501 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,593) | Taka 3,784 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,150,384) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (Taka 94) | Taka 92 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,535) | Taka 2,504 | + 201% | |
| 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 497) | Taka 297 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Taka 856) | Taka 476 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,681) | Taka 1,238 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Taka 312) | Taka 370 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (Taka 423) | Taka 304 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (Taka 520) | Taka 344 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (Taka 520) | Taka 90 | + 475% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (Taka 194) | Taka 110 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 538) | Taka 326 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,368) | Taka 1,455 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,722) | Taka 756 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,478) | Taka 2,663 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (Taka 4,541) | Taka 4,971 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,688) | Taka 1,315 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (Taka 340) | Taka 516 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,333) | Taka 564 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (Taka 60,388) | Taka 35,756 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (Taka 20) | Taka 21 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,055) | Taka 2,557 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 375) | Taka 228 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,678 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.376
BDT
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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