Cost of living in Maldives compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (R$ 83) | R$ 36 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (R$ 51) | R$ 34 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (R$ 8) | R$ 5.81 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (R$ 44) | R$ 26 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.67 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (R$ 21) | R$ 44 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (R$ 6) | R$ 4.92 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (R$ 8,336) | R$ 3,750 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (R$ 6,669) | R$ 2,506 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (R$ 2,067) | R$ 587 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (R$ 5,341) | R$ 2,721 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (R$ 4,015) | R$ 1,720 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (R$ 347) | R$ 513 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (R$ 209) | R$ 89 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 984) | R$ 1,987 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (R$ 1,082) | R$ 631 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (R$ 312) | R$ 249 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (R$ 295) | R$ 248 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (R$ 410) | R$ 412 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (R$ 410) | R$ 301 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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$ 123,253) | R$ 115,133 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 5.60 | + 222% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (R$ 98) | R$ 228 | - 57% | |
| 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$ 36) | R$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 33) | R$ 43 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 263 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (R$ 14) | R$ 5.31 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (R$ 33) | R$ 55 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Maldives | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (R$ 131) | R$ 112 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (R$ 59) | R$ 66 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (R$ 131) | R$ 199 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (R$ 262) | R$ 29 | + 791% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 3,280) | R$ 4,404 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.31 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (R$ 328) | R$ 125 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Rufiyaa (R$ 34) | R$ 11 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,942 prices entered by 1,661 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 38% more expensive than in Brazil
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