Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (R$ 93) | R$ 39 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (R$ 56) | R$ 38 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (R$ 50) | R$ 26 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (R$ 5.13) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa (R$ 2.57) | R$ 10 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (R$ 7) | R$ 4.55 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (R$ 9,319) | R$ 4,099 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (R$ 7,455) | R$ 2,721 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,311) | R$ 722 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 3,017 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,488) | R$ 1,989 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (R$ 387) | R$ 529 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (R$ 234) | R$ 91 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 1,100) | R$ 1,793 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (R$ 1,210) | R$ 650 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (R$ 54) | R$ 31 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (R$ 348) | R$ 287 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (R$ 330) | R$ 279 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (R$ 458) | R$ 412 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (R$ 458) | R$ 316 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (R$ 137,788) | R$ 117,213 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 227% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (R$ 110) | R$ 246 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| 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) | 110 Rufiyaa (R$ 40) | R$ 21 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 37) | R$ 51 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 288 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (R$ 11) | R$ 14 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (R$ 16) | R$ 5.67 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 37) | R$ 60 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (R$ 147) | R$ 115 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (R$ 66) | R$ 61 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (R$ 147) | R$ 239 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (R$ 293) | R$ 34 | + 773% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 3,667) | R$ 3,819 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.45 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 367) | R$ 140 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,000 prices entered by 1,419 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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