- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (69元) | 53元 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (66元) | 33元 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (27元) | 15元 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (15元) | 16元 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (17元) | 8元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (79元) | 63元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (24元) | 13元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (13元) | 7元 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (31元) | 5.64元 | + 457% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 114元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (16元) | 8元 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (12,663元) | 9,680元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (8,421元) | 4,478元 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (923元) | 425元 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (10,724元) | 5,603元 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (8,408元) | 3,523元 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (753元) | 305元 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (315元) | 88元 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (4,742元) | 2,242元 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (789元) | 678元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (64元) | 40元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (32元) | 39元 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (269元) | 554元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (319元) | 280元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (669元) | 614元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (634元) | 672元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (179,505元) | 145,666元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (629元) | 154元 | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (42元) | 26元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (71元) | 32元 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (140元) | 425元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (26元) | 30元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (43元) | 38元 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (43元) | 10元 | + 343% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (45元) | 59元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (198元) | 159元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (144元) | 86元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (290元) | 723元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (379元) | 375元 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (224元) | 60元 | + 276% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (111元) | 34元 | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (5,041元) | 3,310元 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (1.66元) | 0.98元 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (422元) | 300元 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (31元) | 20元 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,362 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Maldives is 69% more expensive than in China
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