Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (Rp 246,223) | Rp 45,378 | + 443% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Rp 150,716) | Rp 54,330 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (Rp 26,680) | Rp 27,591 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (Rp 22,314) | Rp 19,722 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (Rp 94,455) | Rp 26,707 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (Rp 33,956) | Rp 18,501 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (Rp 130,973) | Rp 56,542 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 67,912) | Rp 42,973 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (Rp 13,582) | Rp 22,558 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Rp 58,210) | Rp 34,959 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Rp 63,061) | Rp 337,317 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (Rp 32,114) | Rp 20,426 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (Rp 18,327) | Rp 17,971 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (Rp 24,654,449) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (Rp 19,723,559) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (Rp 6,114,303) | Rp 496,641 | + 1131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Rp 15,796,602) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Rp 11,874,107) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,024,946) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Rp 618,558) | Rp 400,530 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 2,910,510) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (Rp 3,201,562) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (Rp 142,615) | Rp 43,866 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (Rp 921,662) | Rp 624,572 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (Rp 873,153) | Rp 439,901 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,212,713) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,212,713) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 54% 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 364,544,348) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (Rp 53,359) | Rp 11,904 | + 348% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (Rp 291,051) | Rp 150,291 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (Rp 106,719) | Rp 36,367 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 97,017) | Rp 60,467 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Rp 65,972) | Rp 130,123 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (Rp 30,318) | Rp 19,595 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (Rp 53,359) | Rp 34,558 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (Rp 27,213) | Rp 30,035 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (Rp 41,718) | Rp 15,580 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 97,017) | Rp 88,350 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (Rp 388,068) | Rp 216,012 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Rp 175,892) | Rp 104,481 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (Rp 388,068) | Rp 383,761 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Rp 776,136) | Rp 162,937 | + 376% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (Rp 38,807) | Rp 36,298 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Rp 46,568) | Rp 40,791 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,701,702) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,455) | Rp 2,029 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 970,170) | Rp 496,553 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Rufiyaa (Rp 100,595) | Rp 35,528 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 692 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia
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