Cost of living in Maldives compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,996) | Taka 267 | + 647% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,211) | Taka 546 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (Taka 216) | Taka 218 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (Taka 181) | Taka 92 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (Taka 194) | Taka 154 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (Taka 275) | Taka 88 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,062) | Taka 475 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (Taka 551) | Taka 305 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (Taka 110) | Taka 56 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Taka 472) | Taka 407 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Taka 511) | Taka 1,595 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa (Taka 55) | Taka 137 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (Taka 149) | Taka 76 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (Taka 199,857) | Taka 38,619 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (Taka 159,886) | Taka 21,828 | + 632% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (Taka 49,565) | Taka 5,017 | + 888% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 25,126 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Taka 96,255) | Taka 15,134 | + 536% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Taka 8,309) | Taka 10,000 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Taka 5,014) | Taka 1,380 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 23,594) | Taka 44,973 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (Taka 25,953) | Taka 9,570 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,156) | Taka 533 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 183% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,471) | Taka 2,114 | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,078) | Taka 2,450 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,831) | Taka 4,870 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Taka 9,831) | Taka 4,397 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,955,117) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (Taka 433) | Taka 111 | + 291% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (Taka 2,359) | Taka 2,433 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (Taka 865) | Taka 836 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 786) | Taka 682 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Taka 535) | Taka 360 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (Taka 246) | Taka 411 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (Taka 433) | Taka 625 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (Taka 221) | Taka 102 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (Taka 338) | Taka 129 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Taka 786) | Taka 380 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Maldives | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,146) | Taka 1,745 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Taka 1,426) | Taka 1,011 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (Taka 3,146) | Taka 3,597 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Taka 6,292) | Taka 1,519 | + 314% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (Taka 315) | Taka 253 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Taka 377) | Taka 580 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 78,645) | Taka 35,756 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Taka 7,865) | Taka 2,307 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (Taka 702) | Taka 330 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 378 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
7.865
BDT
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MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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