- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (R$ 5.08) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (R$ 13) | R$ 5.66 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 4.59 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 3.21 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (R$ 6,824) | R$ 3,135 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,538) | R$ 1,945 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (R$ 497) | R$ 638 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (R$ 5,779) | R$ 2,132 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,531) | R$ 1,335 | + 240% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (R$ 406) | R$ 397 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (R$ 170) | R$ 81 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,555) | R$ 1,726 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (R$ 425) | R$ 424 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (R$ 145) | R$ 206 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (R$ 172) | R$ 182 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (R$ 361) | R$ 338 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (R$ 342) | R$ 255 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 96,728) | R$ 87,354 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (R$ 4.25) | R$ 4.35 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (R$ 338) | R$ 202 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (R$ 39) | R$ 47 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (R$ 76) | R$ 229 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 5.85 | + 299% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 4.03 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 39 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (R$ 107) | R$ 97 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (R$ 77) | R$ 50 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (R$ 156) | R$ 175 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (R$ 204) | R$ 179 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (R$ 121) | R$ 24 | + 411% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (R$ 60) | R$ 11 | + 452% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,716) | R$ 2,677 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.89) | R$ 1.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (R$ 227) | R$ 117 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,945 prices entered by 2,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 57% more expensive than in Brazil
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