Cost of living in Maldives compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (Rp 183,721) | Rp 61,205 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Rp 147,907) | Rp 48,353 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Rp 66,646) | Rp 29,046 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (Rp 26,996) | Rp 21,836 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Rp 30,515) | Rp 22,834 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (Rp 47,475) | Rp 14,630 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (Rp 117,896) | Rp 66,405 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (Rp 48,913) | Rp 43,134 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,475) | Rp 18,263 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Rp 57,125) | Rp 34,771 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Rp 61,886) | Rp 406,659 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (Rp 19,042) | Rp 17,291 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Rp 21,876) | Rp 16,247 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (Rp 25,717,423) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (Rp 17,893,801) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,332,281) | Rp 801,210 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Rp 15,502,242) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Rp 11,652,840) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,005,847) | Rp 505,106 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Rp 607,032) | Rp 237,062 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (Rp 6,935,445) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (Rp 2,040,847) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (Rp 134,750) | Rp 57,323 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (Rp 69,585) | Rp 95,242 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,291,474) | Rp 648,513 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,086,489) | Rp 480,172 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,747,012) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,035,000) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Rp 357,751,292) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,271) | Rp 9,337 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (Rp 415,872) | Rp 419,026 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (Rp 50,570) | Rp 19,709 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (Rp 188,705) | Rp 89,583 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (Rp 426,390) | Rp 204,790 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Rp 64,742) | Rp 108,192 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (Rp 40,932) | Rp 22,334 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (Rp 63,263) | Rp 30,094 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (Rp 28,736) | Rp 22,886 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (Rp 20,639) | Rp 11,284 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Rp 95,209) | Rp 119,565 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Maldives | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (Rp 232,136) | Rp 261,585 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Rp 172,614) | Rp 99,216 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (Rp 532,248) | Rp 573,242 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Rp 761,673) | Rp 159,890 | + 376% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (Rp 48,344) | Rp 39,869 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Rp 45,700) | Rp 65,361 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Rp 9,520,916) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,362) | Rp 2,093 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (Rp 1,137,521) | Rp 509,555 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (Rp 70,455) | Rp 32,683 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 465 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia
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