Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (R$ 62) | R$ 30 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (R$ 50) | R$ 31 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 4.39 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (R$ 40) | R$ 20 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (R$ 5.91) | R$ 4.83 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 19) | R$ 5.69 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (R$ 21) | R$ 42 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 3.82 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (R$ 8,693) | R$ 2,814 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (R$ 6,049) | R$ 2,001 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (R$ 450) | R$ 569 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (R$ 5,240) | R$ 2,236 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (R$ 3,939) | R$ 1,472 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (R$ 340) | R$ 404 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (R$ 205) | R$ 84 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,344) | R$ 2,006 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (R$ 690) | R$ 586 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (R$ 437) | R$ 244 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (R$ 367) | R$ 219 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (R$ 591) | R$ 349 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (R$ 350) | R$ 266 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (R$ 120,933) | R$ 98,696 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (R$ 3.13) | R$ 7 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (R$ 141) | R$ 222 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (R$ 64) | R$ 52 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (R$ 144) | R$ 244 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 4.57 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 32) | R$ 48 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (R$ 78) | R$ 92 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (R$ 58) | R$ 53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (R$ 180) | R$ 189 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (R$ 257) | R$ 26 | + 904% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 3,218) | R$ 3,925 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.46) | R$ 1.29 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (R$ 385) | R$ 122 | + 215% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,338 prices entered by 2,027 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 43% more expensive than in Brazil
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