Cost of living in Maldives compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (₨1,365) | ₨376 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (₨835) | ₨331 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (₨148) | ₨167 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (₨124) | ₨58 | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (₨524) | ₨90 | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (₨188) | ₨38 | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (₨726) | ₨248 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (₨376) | ₨153 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (₨75) | ₨31 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨323) | ₨171 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨350) | ₨787 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (₨178) | ₨91 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (₨102) | ₨38 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 213% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (₨136,662) | ₨37,202 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (₨109,330) | ₨23,227 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (₨33,892) | ₨5,797 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (₨87,562) | ₨25,043 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (₨65,819) | ₨16,133 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (₨5,681) | ₨6,512 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (₨3,429) | ₨652 | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (₨16,133) | ₨30,817 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (₨17,747) | ₨11,976 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (₨791) | ₨538 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (₨5,109) | ₨2,477 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (₨4,840) | ₨2,797 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (₨6,722) | ₨4,303 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (₨6,722) | ₨3,087 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (₨2,020,708) | ₨1,248,440 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (₨296) | ₨104 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (₨1,613) | ₨1,115 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (₨592) | ₨144 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (₨538) | ₨241 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨891 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (₨366) | ₨413 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (₨168) | ₨226 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (₨296) | ₨274 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (₨151) | ₨170 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (₨231) | ₨96 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨538) | ₨309 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (₨2,151) | ₨1,438 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (₨975) | ₨603 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (₨2,151) | ₨1,942 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (₨4,302) | ₨733 | + 487% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (₨215) | ₨229 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨258) | ₨183 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (₨53,778) | ₨50,214 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (₨8) | ₨1.43 | + 464% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (₨5,378) | ₨1,560 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Rufiyaa (₨558) | ₨267 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,827 prices entered by 1,245 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 119% more expensive than in India
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