Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (Rp 268,924) | Rp 60,964 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (Rp 163,181) | Rp 58,663 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (Rp 29,139) | Rp 32,593 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (Rp 24,371) | Rp 24,589 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (Rp 26,124) | Rp 31,337 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (Rp 37,086) | Rp 14,750 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (Rp 143,048) | Rp 72,901 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 74,173) | Rp 45,403 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (Rp 14,835) | Rp 22,376 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Rp 63,577) | Rp 32,966 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Rp 68,875) | Rp 344,694 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa (Rp 7,417) | Rp 18,943 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (Rp 20,017) | Rp 15,178 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (Rp 26,927,447) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (Rp 21,541,957) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (Rp 6,678,007) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Rp 12,968,830) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,119,440) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Rp 675,586) | Rp 378,883 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 3,178,843) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (Rp 3,496,727) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (Rp 155,763) | Rp 91,402 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,006,634) | Rp 759,724 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (Rp 953,653) | Rp 458,661 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,324,518) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,324,518) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Rp 398,153,224) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (Rp 58,279) | Rp 12,092 | + 382% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (Rp 317,884) | Rp 199,904 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (Rp 116,558) | Rp 22,456 | + 419% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 105,961) | Rp 96,147 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 275,446 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Rp 72,054) | Rp 66,604 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (Rp 33,113) | Rp 26,592 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (Rp 58,279) | Rp 33,023 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (Rp 29,722) | Rp 27,953 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (Rp 45,564) | Rp 12,305 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 105,961) | Rp 84,361 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (Rp 423,846) | Rp 261,890 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Rp 192,108) | Rp 104,570 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (Rp 423,846) | Rp 379,769 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Rp 847,691) | Rp 149,637 | + 466% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (Rp 42,385) | Rp 38,584 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Rp 50,861) | Rp 50,891 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 10,596,142) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,589) | Rp 2,388 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,059,614) | Rp 433,566 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (Rp 94,595) | Rp 42,636 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 502 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia
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