Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (Rp 179,587) | Rp 48,924 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Rp 144,579) | Rp 55,115 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 65,147) | Rp 32,165 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (Rp 26,388) | Rp 20,667 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Rp 29,828) | Rp 25,337 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (Rp 46,407) | Rp 17,064 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (Rp 115,243) | Rp 61,721 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (Rp 47,812) | Rp 37,576 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,082) | Rp 19,651 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Rp 55,840) | Rp 33,333 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Rp 60,493) | Rp 374,037 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (Rp 34,040) | Rp 18,761 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Rp 21,384) | Rp 18,326 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (Rp 25,138,685) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,491,123) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,302,300) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Rp 15,153,383) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Rp 11,390,607) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Rp 983,211) | Rp 979,539 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Rp 593,371) | Rp 329,516 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (Rp 6,779,371) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,994,920) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (Rp 131,718) | Rp 66,640 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (Rp 68,019) | Rp 68,439 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,262,411) | Rp 680,041 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,062,039) | Rp 424,371 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,707,698) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,011,708) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Rp 349,700,545) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,063) | Rp 8,926 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (Rp 406,513) | Rp 228,023 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (Rp 49,432) | Rp 23,270 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (Rp 184,458) | Rp 59,151 | + 212% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (Rp 416,795) | Rp 256,292 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Rp 63,285) | Rp 80,956 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (Rp 40,011) | Rp 22,650 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (Rp 61,840) | Rp 44,295 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (Rp 28,089) | Rp 22,030 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (Rp 20,175) | Rp 12,336 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (Rp 42,145) | Rp 89,053 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (Rp 226,912) | Rp 176,169 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Rp 168,730) | Rp 105,763 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (Rp 520,270) | Rp 361,319 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Rp 744,533) | Rp 133,391 | + 458% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (Rp 47,256) | Rp 36,857 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Rp 44,672) | Rp 48,318 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,306,660) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,331) | Rp 1,787 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,111,923) | Rp 604,695 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (Rp 94,013) | Rp 28,321 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 959 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia
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