Cost of living in Maldives compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (₨970) | ₨336 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (₨781) | ₨294 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (₨352) | ₨163 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (₨143) | ₨54 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (₨161) | ₨83 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (₨251) | ₨40 | + 531% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (₨623) | ₨216 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (₨258) | ₨152 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (₨92) | ₨29 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨302) | ₨148 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨327) | ₨766 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (₨101) | ₨88 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (₨116) | ₨35 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 247% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (₨135,794) | ₨30,707 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (₨94,483) | ₨20,031 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (₨7,035) | ₨4,413 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (₨81,855) | ₨22,933 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (₨61,530) | ₨14,192 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (₨5,311) | ₨3,664 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (₨3,205) | ₨511 | + 528% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (₨36,621) | ₨29,219 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (₨10,776) | ₨12,383 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (₨712) | ₨416 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (₨367) | ₨320 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (₨6,819) | ₨2,328 | + 193% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (₨5,737) | ₨2,564 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (₨9,225) | ₨3,571 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (₨5,465) | ₨3,002 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (₨1,889,008) | ₨980,422 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (₨49) | ₨107 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (₨2,196) | ₨1,414 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (₨267) | ₨140 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (₨996) | ₨303 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (₨2,251) | ₨1,443 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (₨342) | ₨402 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (₨216) | ₨190 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (₨334) | ₨248 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (₨152) | ₨152 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (₨109) | ₨72 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨503) | ₨373 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Maldives | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (₨1,226) | ₨1,405 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (₨911) | ₨592 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (₨2,810) | ₨2,140 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (₨4,022) | ₨607 | + 562% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (₨255) | ₨229 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨241) | ₨173 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (₨50,273) | ₨46,652 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (₨7) | ₨1.29 | + 457% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (₨6,006) | ₨1,540 | + 290% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (₨372) | ₨247 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,516 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 115% more expensive than in India
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