- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (₨710) | ₨417 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (₨684) | ₨267 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (₨275) | ₨142 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (₨157) | ₨52 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (₨144) | ₨72 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (₨176) | ₨40 | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (₨814) | ₨201 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (₨248) | ₨139 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (₨133) | ₨25 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (₨325) | ₨121 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨831 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (₨162) | ₨82 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (₨125) | ₨33 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (₨131,115) | ₨30,990 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (₨87,197) | ₨21,285 | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (₨9,554) | ₨4,411 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (₨111,041) | ₨25,314 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (₨87,063) | ₨15,654 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (₨7,796) | ₨3,891 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (₨3,260) | ₨844 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (₨49,096) | ₨33,586 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (₨8,164) | ₨10,591 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (₨666) | ₨382 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (₨336) | ₨545 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (₨2,788) | ₨2,400 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (₨3,303) | ₨2,705 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (₨6,930) | ₨3,717 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (₨6,563) | ₨2,922 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (₨1,858,615) | ₨876,886 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (₨82) | ₨78 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (₨6,513) | ₨1,322 | + 393% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (₨430) | ₨136 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (₨740) | ₨283 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (₨1,453) | ₨1,544 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (₨270) | ₨255 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (₨365) | ₨177 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (₨450) | ₨228 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (₨449) | ₨132 | + 239% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (₨168) | ₨70 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨465) | ₨278 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (₨2,047) | ₨1,196 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (₨1,488) | ₨471 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (₨3,006) | ₨1,987 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (₨3,925) | ₨1,802 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (₨2,323) | ₨643 | + 261% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (₨294) | ₨195 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (₨1,152) | ₨206 | + 460% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (₨52,194) | ₨38,465 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (₨17) | ₨58 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (₨4,370) | ₨1,874 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (₨324) | ₨248 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,550 prices entered by 4,704 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 125% more expensive than in India
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