Cost of living in Maldives compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Maldives | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (¥2,363) | ¥1,027 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (¥1,434) | ¥790 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (¥256) | ¥518 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (¥214) | ¥219 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (¥230) | ¥311 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (¥326) | ¥564 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (¥1,257) | ¥1,287 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (¥652) | ¥611 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (¥130) | ¥399 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (¥559) | ¥307 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (¥605) | ¥1,249 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa (¥65) | ¥203 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (¥176) | ¥177 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Maldives | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (¥236,600) | ¥359,114 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (¥189,280) | ¥174,960 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (¥58,677) | ¥20,112 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥167,408 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (¥113,951) | ¥105,023 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (¥9,836) | ¥13,280 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (¥5,936) | ¥4,420 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (¥27,931) | ¥61,842 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (¥30,724) | ¥10,283 | + 199% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (¥1,369) | ¥1,221 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Maldives | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (¥8,845) | ¥8,396 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (¥8,379) | ¥5,233 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (¥11,638) | ¥9,250 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (¥11,638) | ¥12,490 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Maldives | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (¥3,498,397) | ¥3,004,620 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (¥512) | ¥167 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (¥2,793) | ¥8,534 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Maldives | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (¥1,024) | ¥1,575 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (¥931) | ¥2,993 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (¥633) | ¥1,337 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (¥291) | ¥948 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (¥512) | ¥622 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (¥261) | ¥223 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (¥400) | ¥204 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (¥931) | ¥4,086 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Maldives | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (¥3,724) | ¥5,118 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (¥1,688) | ¥3,855 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (¥3,724) | ¥7,916 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (¥7,448) | ¥1,898 | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (¥372) | ¥526 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (¥447) | ¥631 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (¥93,104) | ¥35,175 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (¥14) | ¥52 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (¥9,310) | ¥9,541 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (¥831) | ¥578 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 853 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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