Cost of living in Maldives compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 134 Rufiyaa (₨620) | ₨389 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110 Rufiyaa (₨509) | ₨279 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 76 Rufiyaa (₨350) | ₨141 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Rufiyaa (₨152) | ₨52 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (₨97) | ₨72 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Rufiyaa (₨189) | ₨37 | + 412% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146 Rufiyaa (₨675) | ₨213 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 Rufiyaa (₨175) | ₨139 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Rufiyaa (₨140) | ₨28 | + 401% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨278) | ₨129 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨301) | ₨824 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27 Rufiyaa (₨127) | ₨83 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (₨122) | ₨35 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 278% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,889 Rufiyaa (₨124,483) | ₨31,378 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,475 Rufiyaa (₨80,902) | ₨19,773 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,520 Rufiyaa (₨16,296) | ₨4,071 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,426 Rufiyaa (₨103,821) | ₨24,077 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,436 Rufiyaa (₨76,090) | ₨13,885 | + 448% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Rufiyaa (₨9,259) | ₨3,201 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 896 Rufiyaa (₨4,148) | ₨746 | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,445 Rufiyaa (₨34,468) | ₨30,923 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,055 Rufiyaa (₨9,511) | ₨10,610 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 88 Rufiyaa (₨408) | ₨377 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 144 Rufiyaa (₨665) | ₨285 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 795 Rufiyaa (₨3,680) | ₨2,358 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 744 Rufiyaa (₨3,443) | ₨2,617 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,431 Rufiyaa (₨6,623) | ₨3,804 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,724 Rufiyaa (₨7,980) | ₨2,819 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000 Rufiyaa (₨787,007) | ₨943,217 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Rufiyaa (₨39) | ₨76 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 Rufiyaa (₨5,982) | ₨1,228 | + 387% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Rufiyaa (₨375) | ₨108 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 Rufiyaa (₨302) | ₨209 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 298 Rufiyaa (₨1,380) | ₨1,006 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (₨269) | ₨248 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 Rufiyaa (₨370) | ₨172 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Rufiyaa (₨289) | ₨234 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 53 Rufiyaa (₨246) | ₨151 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Rufiyaa (₨144) | ₨67 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨463) | ₨244 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Rufiyaa (₨1,160) | ₨1,199 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 182 Rufiyaa (₨844) | ₨473 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Rufiyaa (₨1,389) | ₨1,814 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 440 Rufiyaa (₨2,037) | ₨1,962 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (₨2,315) | ₨686 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Rufiyaa (₨231) | ₨221 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (₨1,148) | ₨228 | + 403% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,447 Rufiyaa (₨57,621) | ₨33,881 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Rufiyaa (₨4.63) | ₨3.80 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 875 Rufiyaa (₨4,049) | ₨1,971 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 Rufiyaa (₨327) | ₨245 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,884 prices entered by 2,291 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 134% more expensive than in India
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