Cost of living in Maldives compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (80元) | 56元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (64元) | 37元 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (29元) | 16元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (21元) | 8元 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (51元) | 56元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (21元) | 13元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (25元) | 6元 | + 308% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (27元) | 119元 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (15元) | 9元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (10元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (11,188元) | 7,672元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (7,785元) | 4,517元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (580元) | 412元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (6,744元) | 7,031元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (5,070元) | 4,162元 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (438元) | 279元 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (264元) | 88元 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (3,017元) | 2,091元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (888元) | 619元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (59元) | 43元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (30元) | 41元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (562元) | 415元 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (473元) | 206元 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (760元) | 590元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (450元) | 663元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (155,640元) | 159,594元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (4.03元) | 6元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (181元) | 176元 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (22元) | 30元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (82元) | 36元 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (186元) | 440元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (28元) | 35元 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (18元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (28元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (13元) | 10元 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (9元) | 11元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (19元) | 80元 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (101元) | 206元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (75元) | 97元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (232元) | 429元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (331元) | 67元 | + 397% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (21元) | 35元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (20元) | 32元 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (4,142元) | 3,096元 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (0.59元) | 0.68元 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (495元) | 481元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (42元) | 23元 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,118 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 19% more expensive than in China
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