- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (54元) | 50元 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (64元) | 34元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (26元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (17元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (77元) | 57元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (23元) | 13元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (13元) | 6元 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (26元) | 5.62元 | + 368% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 115元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (15元) | 7元 | + 104% | |
| 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 (12,355元) | 9,312元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (8,217元) | 4,326元 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (900元) | 438元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (10,463元) | 5,527元 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (8,204元) | 3,447元 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (735元) | 302元 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (307元) | 83元 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (4,626元) | 2,087元 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (769元) | 714元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (63元) | 36元 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (32元) | 38元 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (263元) | 556元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (311元) | 260元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (653元) | 624元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (618元) | 694元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 115% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (175,138元) | 143,509元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (8元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (611元) | 156元 | + 291% | |
| 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 (41元) | 26元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (70元) | 31元 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (137元) | 493元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (25元) | 29元 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (34元) | 36元 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (42元) | 36元 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (42元) | 9元 | + 371% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (16元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (44元) | 57元 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (193元) | 149元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (140元) | 86元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (283元) | 777元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (370元) | 375元 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (219元) | 58元 | + 275% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (109元) | 33元 | + 232% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (4,918元) | 3,255元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (1.62元) | 1.03元 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (412元) | 309元 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (31元) | 20元 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,393 prices entered by 537 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 65% more expensive than in China
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