Cost of living in Maldives compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Maldives | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (85元) | 43元 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (68元) | 37元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (31元) | 17元 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (12元) | 14元 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (22元) | 9元 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (54元) | 48元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (23元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (8元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (26元) | 7元 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (29元) | 97元 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (9元) | 9元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Maldives | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (11,861元) | 13,898元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (8,253元) | 8,379元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (614元) | 462元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (7,150元) | 6,525元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (5,375元) | 4,376元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (464元) | 516元 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (280元) | 140元 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (3,199元) | 1,829元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (941元) | 546元 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (62元) | 50元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (32元) | 66元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Maldives | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (596元) | 511元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (501元) | 288元 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (806元) | 654元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (477元) | 844元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Maldives | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (165,002元) | 148,501元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (4.28元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (192元) | 206元 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Maldives | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (87元) | 27元 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (197元) | 386元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (19元) | 19元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (29元) | 44元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (13元) | 21元 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (10元) | 16元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (44元) | 82元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Maldives | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (107元) | 260元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (80元) | 122元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (245元) | 319元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (351元) | 90元 | + 291% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (21元) | 19元 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (4,391元) | 2,968元 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (0.63元) | 0.24元 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (525元) | 410元 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (32元) | 38元 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,162 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 11% more expensive than in China
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