- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (Rp 144,601) | Rp 66,106 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (Rp 139,168) | Rp 50,634 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (Rp 56,040) | Rp 30,568 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Rp 31,980) | Rp 19,074 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (Rp 29,389) | Rp 24,685 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (Rp 35,778) | Rp 16,247 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (Rp 165,686) | Rp 66,045 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (Rp 50,547) | Rp 37,044 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (Rp 27,124) | Rp 18,542 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 66,203) | Rp 32,310 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 368,198 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (Rp 33,015) | Rp 19,117 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Rp 25,535) | Rp 16,216 | + 57% | |
| 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 26,687,281) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,748,142) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,944,644) | Rp 910,541 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (Rp 22,601,407) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,720,809) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,586,816) | Rp 619,505 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (Rp 663,465) | Rp 287,299 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,993,000) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,661,767) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (Rp 135,555) | Rp 58,356 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (Rp 68,345) | Rp 56,285 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (Rp 567,573) | Rp 615,926 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (Rp 672,334) | Rp 397,678 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,410,479) | Rp 985,125 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,335,858) | Rp 811,453 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 378,304,207) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (Rp 16,618) | Rp 8,898 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,325,568) | Rp 381,291 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 150% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (Rp 87,513) | Rp 24,249 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Rp 150,594) | Rp 88,999 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (Rp 295,806) | Rp 343,185 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Rp 54,945) | Rp 45,191 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (Rp 74,350) | Rp 23,113 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (Rp 91,505) | Rp 34,430 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (Rp 91,438) | Rp 14,080 | + 549% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (Rp 34,131) | Rp 13,066 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 94,576) | Rp 92,997 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (Rp 416,615) | Rp 216,823 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (Rp 302,943) | Rp 100,274 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (Rp 611,916) | Rp 375,594 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (Rp 798,821) | Rp 505,534 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Rp 472,880) | Rp 133,066 | + 255% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (Rp 59,756) | Rp 46,363 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Rp 234,549) | Rp 56,412 | + 316% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (Rp 10,623,633) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (Rp 3,490) | Rp 1,617 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (Rp 889,379) | Rp 565,576 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 65,963) | Rp 24,489 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,934 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia
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