Cost of living in Maldives compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Rufiyaa (106元) | 40元 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Rufiyaa (80元) | 34元 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (32元) | 16元 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Rufiyaa (17元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Rufiyaa (25元) | 8元 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 Rufiyaa (59元) | 47元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Rufiyaa (28元) | 14元 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Rufiyaa (9元) | 5.95元 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (28元) | 5.52元 | + 399% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (30元) | 103元 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Rufiyaa (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (10元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,335 Rufiyaa (10,711元) | 8,264元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,083 Rufiyaa (6,464元) | 4,335元 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Rufiyaa (926元) | 404元 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,229 Rufiyaa (6,990元) | 5,089元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,146 Rufiyaa (5,116元) | 2,749元 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,496 Rufiyaa (687元) | 280元 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,086 Rufiyaa (499元) | 88元 | + 468% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,380 Rufiyaa (3,388元) | 2,260元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 Rufiyaa (1,056元) | 525元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 Rufiyaa (76元) | 39元 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 Rufiyaa (59元) | 42元 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,092 Rufiyaa (501元) | 444元 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 885 Rufiyaa (406元) | 232元 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,092 Rufiyaa (960元) | 593元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,267 Rufiyaa (1,040元) | 532元 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (172,476元) | 131,184元 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Rufiyaa (4.36元) | 7元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 671 Rufiyaa (308元) | 155元 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 Rufiyaa (22元) | 32元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 Rufiyaa (90元) | 34元 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Rufiyaa (230元) | 368元 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (31元) | 47元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Rufiyaa (29元) | 51元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (30元) | 33元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Rufiyaa (21元) | 8元 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (13元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 78元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 392 Rufiyaa (180元) | 183元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209 Rufiyaa (96元) | 95元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,146元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Rufiyaa (257元) | 365元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (230元) | 67元 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Rufiyaa (25元) | 32元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (22元) | 28元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,268元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.90 Rufiyaa (0.87元) | 0.28元 | + 214% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,157 Rufiyaa (531元) | 307元 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 Rufiyaa (31元) | 21元 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,568 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 51% more expensive than in China
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