- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (₨563) | ₨395 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (₨677) | ₨262 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (₨273) | ₨143 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (₨156) | ₨51 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (₨97) | ₨71 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (₨174) | ₨38 | + 359% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (₨806) | ₨200 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (₨246) | ₨138 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (₨132) | ₨25 | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨276) | ₨122 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨832 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (₨161) | ₨82 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (₨124) | ₨33 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 231% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (₨129,823) | ₨30,572 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (₨86,338) | ₨20,612 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (₨9,460) | ₨4,569 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (₨109,947) | ₨24,265 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (₨86,205) | ₨14,735 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (₨7,719) | ₨3,625 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (₨3,227) | ₨803 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (₨48,612) | ₨33,889 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (₨8,084) | ₨10,502 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (₨659) | ₨395 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (₨332) | ₨582 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (₨2,761) | ₨2,439 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (₨3,271) | ₨2,720 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (₨6,861) | ₨3,792 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (₨6,498) | ₨2,948 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (₨1,840,297) | ₨879,468 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (₨81) | ₨78 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (₨6,425) | ₨1,374 | + 368% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (₨426) | ₨128 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (₨733) | ₨275 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (₨1,439) | ₨1,366 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (₨267) | ₨252 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (₨362) | ₨178 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (₨445) | ₨227 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (₨445) | ₨131 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (₨166) | ₨72 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨460) | ₨276 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (₨2,027) | ₨1,200 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (₨1,474) | ₨472 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (₨2,977) | ₨1,906 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (₨3,886) | ₨1,982 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (₨2,300) | ₨593 | + 288% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (₨291) | ₨227 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (₨1,141) | ₨206 | + 454% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (₨51,680) | ₨38,060 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (₨17) | ₨64 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (₨4,326) | ₨1,874 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (₨321) | ₨257 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,362 prices entered by 4,411 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 117% more expensive than in India
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