Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (R$ 66) | R$ 28 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (R$ 53) | R$ 27 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 3.95 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 5.52 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 20) | R$ 5.01 | + 308% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 3.46 | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 144% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (R$ 9,219) | R$ 3,043 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (R$ 6,414) | R$ 1,850 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (R$ 478) | R$ 497 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (R$ 5,557) | R$ 2,160 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,177) | R$ 1,326 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (R$ 361) | R$ 368 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (R$ 218) | R$ 80 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,486) | R$ 1,702 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (R$ 732) | R$ 479 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (R$ 48) | R$ 23 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (R$ 463) | R$ 199 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (R$ 389) | R$ 187 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (R$ 626) | R$ 328 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (R$ 371) | R$ 248 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (R$ 128,243) | R$ 90,111 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (R$ 3.32) | R$ 4.69 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (R$ 149) | R$ 222 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (R$ 68) | R$ 41 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (R$ 153) | R$ 214 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 5.87 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 4.16 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 45 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (R$ 83) | R$ 92 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (R$ 62) | R$ 53 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (R$ 191) | R$ 175 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (R$ 273) | R$ 25 | + 981% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 3,413) | R$ 3,612 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.30 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (R$ 408) | R$ 116 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,234 prices entered by 1,867 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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