Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Rufiyaa (R$ 74) | R$ 29 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Rufiyaa (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 3.39 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Rufiyaa (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 5.52 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 Rufiyaa (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Rufiyaa (R$ 6) | R$ 4.09 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 19) | R$ 4.67 | + 312% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (R$ 21) | R$ 38 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 3.41 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 143% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,335 Rufiyaa (R$ 7,488) | R$ 3,396 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,083 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,519) | R$ 1,936 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Rufiyaa (R$ 648) | R$ 478 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,229 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,887) | R$ 1,978 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,146 Rufiyaa (R$ 3,577) | R$ 1,285 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,496 Rufiyaa (R$ 480) | R$ 292 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,086 Rufiyaa (R$ 349) | R$ 78 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,380 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,368) | R$ 1,514 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 Rufiyaa (R$ 738) | R$ 435 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 Rufiyaa (R$ 53) | R$ 24 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 Rufiyaa (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,092 Rufiyaa (R$ 350) | R$ 215 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 885 Rufiyaa (R$ 284) | R$ 174 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,092 Rufiyaa (R$ 671) | R$ 311 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,267 Rufiyaa (R$ 727) | R$ 242 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (R$ 120,583) | R$ 87,529 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Rufiyaa (R$ 3.05) | R$ 4.31 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 671 Rufiyaa (R$ 215) | R$ 208 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 18 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 Rufiyaa (R$ 63) | R$ 38 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Rufiyaa (R$ 160) | R$ 239 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Rufiyaa (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Rufiyaa (R$ 14) | R$ 5.31 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 3.71 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 392 Rufiyaa (R$ 126) | R$ 99 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209 Rufiyaa (R$ 67) | R$ 51 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Rufiyaa (R$ 180) | R$ 178 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (R$ 160) | R$ 24 | + 571% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.90 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.26 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,157 Rufiyaa (R$ 371) | R$ 114 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,069 prices entered by 1,123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 70% more expensive than in Brazil
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