Cost of living in Maldives compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (₨920) | ₨370 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (₨740) | ₨294 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (₨334) | ₨143 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (₨135) | ₨52 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (₨153) | ₨73 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (₨238) | ₨36 | + 556% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (₨590) | ₨227 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (₨245) | ₨140 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (₨87) | ₨31 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨286) | ₨132 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨310) | ₨774 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (₨174) | ₨85 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (₨110) | ₨36 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 232% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (₨128,744) | ₨33,366 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (₨89,578) | ₨19,918 | + 350% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (₨6,670) | ₨4,363 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (₨77,606) | ₨19,026 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (₨58,335) | ₨12,499 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (₨5,035) | ₨3,334 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (₨3,039) | ₨676 | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (₨34,720) | ₨29,555 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (₨10,217) | ₨10,444 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (₨675) | ₨411 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (₨348) | ₨211 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (₨6,465) | ₨2,314 | + 179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (₨5,439) | ₨2,579 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (₨8,746) | ₨3,601 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (₨5,181) | ₨2,719 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (₨1,790,942) | ₨918,724 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (₨46) | ₨80 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (₨2,082) | ₨1,164 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (₨253) | ₨100 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (₨945) | ₨212 | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (₨2,135) | ₨624 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (₨324) | ₨316 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (₨205) | ₨161 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (₨317) | ₨254 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (₨144) | ₨140 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (₨103) | ₨68 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (₨216) | ₨239 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (₨1,162) | ₨1,175 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (₨864) | ₨473 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,631 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (₨2,664) | ₨1,624 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (₨3,813) | ₨568 | + 572% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (₨242) | ₨193 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨229) | ₨191 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (₨47,663) | ₨36,202 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (₨7) | ₨5.27 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (₨5,695) | ₨1,577 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (₨481) | ₨271 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,159 prices entered by 2,085 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 119% more expensive than in India
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