Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 134 Rufiyaa (Rp 120,407) | Rp 62,389 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 110 Rufiyaa (Rp 98,737) | Rp 50,984 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 76 Rufiyaa (Rp 67,834) | Rp 29,325 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33 Rufiyaa (Rp 29,539) | Rp 18,889 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (Rp 18,863) | Rp 26,350 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 41 Rufiyaa (Rp 36,645) | Rp 15,739 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146 Rufiyaa (Rp 130,950) | Rp 69,458 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 38 Rufiyaa (Rp 34,031) | Rp 39,153 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30 Rufiyaa (Rp 27,179) | Rp 19,538 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Rp 53,904) | Rp 30,210 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Rp 58,397) | Rp 433,415 | - 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27 Rufiyaa (Rp 24,657) | Rp 15,764 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Rufiyaa (Rp 23,631) | Rp 14,528 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,889 Rufiyaa (Rp 24,157,654) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,475 Rufiyaa (Rp 15,700,040) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,520 Rufiyaa (Rp 3,162,459) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,426 Rufiyaa (Rp 20,147,879) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 16,436 Rufiyaa (Rp 14,766,235) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,796,816) | Rp 660,848 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 896 Rufiyaa (Rp 804,915) | Rp 281,571 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,445 Rufiyaa (Rp 6,689,007) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,055 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,845,824) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 88 Rufiyaa (Rp 79,259) | Rp 52,955 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 144 Rufiyaa (Rp 129,012) | Rp 55,185 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 795 Rufiyaa (Rp 714,191) | Rp 658,752 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 744 Rufiyaa (Rp 668,238) | Rp 531,171 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,431 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,285,316) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,724 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,548,622) | Rp 911,737 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 152,729,370) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Rufiyaa (Rp 7,609) | Rp 9,131 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,160,869) | Rp 360,956 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 81 Rufiyaa (Rp 72,780) | Rp 32,065 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 65 Rufiyaa (Rp 58,623) | Rp 138,988 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 298 Rufiyaa (Rp 267,859) | Rp 257,547 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Rp 52,194) | Rp 41,237 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 Rufiyaa (Rp 71,748) | Rp 24,297 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 62 Rufiyaa (Rp 56,133) | Rp 30,182 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 53 Rufiyaa (Rp 47,734) | Rp 19,131 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Rufiyaa (Rp 28,013) | Rp 14,080 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 89,841) | Rp 66,998 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Rufiyaa (Rp 225,044) | Rp 184,609 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 182 Rufiyaa (Rp 163,847) | Rp 105,675 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Rufiyaa (Rp 269,522) | Rp 359,301 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 440 Rufiyaa (Rp 395,277) | Rp 433,102 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Rp 449,204) | Rp 128,455 | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Rufiyaa (Rp 44,920) | Rp 46,128 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Rp 222,805) | Rp 51,877 | + 329% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,447 Rufiyaa (Rp 11,182,216) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Rufiyaa (Rp 898) | Rp 1,406 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 875 Rufiyaa (Rp 785,671) | Rp 588,150 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 Rufiyaa (Rp 63,525) | Rp 22,910 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,479 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia
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