- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (Rp 112,370) | Rp 65,531 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (Rp 135,061) | Rp 49,511 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (Rp 54,387) | Rp 30,885 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Rp 31,036) | Rp 18,934 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (Rp 19,272) | Rp 22,695 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (Rp 34,723) | Rp 14,388 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (Rp 160,797) | Rp 60,646 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (Rp 49,056) | Rp 37,954 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (Rp 26,324) | Rp 18,653 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Rp 55,071) | Rp 31,286 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 371,771 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (Rp 32,041) | Rp 18,926 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Rp 24,782) | Rp 15,260 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (Rp 25,899,810) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,224,441) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,887,263) | Rp 887,496 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (Rp 21,934,499) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,197,915) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,539,993) | Rp 667,380 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (Rp 643,888) | Rp 252,522 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,698,133) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,612,733) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (Rp 131,555) | Rp 59,625 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (Rp 66,329) | Rp 55,089 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (Rp 550,825) | Rp 659,239 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (Rp 652,495) | Rp 428,524 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,368,859) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,296,441) | Rp 936,471 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 367,141,456) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (Rp 16,128) | Rp 8,791 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,281,783) | Rp 382,650 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (Rp 84,930) | Rp 24,611 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Rp 146,151) | Rp 90,441 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (Rp 287,078) | Rp 332,164 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Rp 53,324) | Rp 45,296 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (Rp 72,156) | Rp 23,390 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (Rp 88,805) | Rp 32,514 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (Rp 88,740) | Rp 15,188 | + 484% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (Rp 33,124) | Rp 12,682 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 91,785) | Rp 81,236 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (Rp 404,322) | Rp 211,083 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (Rp 294,004) | Rp 98,679 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (Rp 593,860) | Rp 460,234 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (Rp 775,250) | Rp 497,062 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Rp 458,927) | Rp 118,309 | + 288% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (Rp 57,993) | Rp 45,661 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Rp 227,628) | Rp 54,748 | + 316% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (Rp 10,310,158) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (Rp 3,387) | Rp 1,846 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (Rp 863,136) | Rp 521,125 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 64,016) | Rp 24,789 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,671 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia
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