- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (¥1,122) | ¥1,039 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (¥1,080) | ¥691 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (¥435) | ¥441 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (¥248) | ¥203 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (¥228) | ¥288 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (¥278) | ¥754 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (¥1,285) | ¥924 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (¥392) | ¥683 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (¥210) | ¥401 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (¥514) | ¥280 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (¥256) | ¥199 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (¥198) | ¥198 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (¥207,025) | ¥218,000 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (¥137,680) | ¥123,235 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (¥15,085) | ¥21,518 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (¥175,329) | ¥110,576 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (¥137,468) | ¥71,567 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (¥12,310) | ¥12,926 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (¥5,147) | ¥4,101 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (¥77,520) | ¥55,558 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (¥12,891) | ¥16,537 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (¥1,052) | ¥711 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (¥530) | ¥1,838 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (¥4,403) | ¥7,197 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (¥5,216) | ¥4,336 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (¥10,942) | ¥8,421 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (¥10,363) | ¥13,972 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (¥2,934,666) | ¥2,510,720 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (¥129) | ¥145 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (¥10,283) | ¥11,257 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (¥679) | ¥1,278 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (¥1,168) | ¥1,019 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (¥2,295) | ¥3,622 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (¥426) | ¥612 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (¥577) | ¥707 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (¥710) | ¥455 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (¥709) | ¥137 | + 417% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (¥265) | ¥229 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (¥734) | ¥2,862 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (¥3,232) | ¥3,989 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (¥2,350) | ¥3,357 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (¥4,747) | ¥14,181 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (¥6,197) | ¥7,538 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (¥3,668) | ¥964 | + 281% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (¥464) | ¥487 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (¥1,819) | ¥586 | + 210% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (¥82,412) | ¥49,094 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (¥27) | ¥56 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (¥6,899) | ¥10,897 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (¥512) | ¥468 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,041 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is about the same as in Japan
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