- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 4.66 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (R$ 43) | R$ 15 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 4.57 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 3.21 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (R$ 6,946) | R$ 3,152 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,619) | R$ 1,954 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (R$ 506) | R$ 575 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (R$ 5,883) | R$ 2,124 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,612) | R$ 1,330 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (R$ 413) | R$ 409 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (R$ 173) | R$ 83 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,601) | R$ 1,732 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (R$ 433) | R$ 430 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (R$ 148) | R$ 203 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (R$ 175) | R$ 183 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (R$ 367) | R$ 328 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (R$ 348) | R$ 259 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 98,465) | R$ 85,971 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (R$ 4.33) | R$ 4.28 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (R$ 345) | R$ 202 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (R$ 39) | R$ 46 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (R$ 77) | R$ 237 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 286% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 4.04 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 25) | R$ 39 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (R$ 108) | R$ 95 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (R$ 79) | R$ 50 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (R$ 159) | R$ 176 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (R$ 208) | R$ 175 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (R$ 123) | R$ 23 | + 426% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (R$ 61) | R$ 11 | + 457% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,765) | R$ 2,728 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.91) | R$ 1.12 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (R$ 231) | R$ 116 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 25,628 prices entered by 2,619 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 63% more expensive than in Brazil
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