Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 317 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 183 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 73 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 50 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 91 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 47 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 30 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 272 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 39 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 30,948) | Mex$ 24,636 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24,758) | Mex$ 12,921 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 7,675) | Mex$ 1,223 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 20,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24,357) | Mex$ 15,768 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 14,905) | Mex$ 7,787 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,287) | Mex$ 694 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 397 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 3,653) | Mex$ 5,861 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 4,019) | Mex$ 2,286 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 142 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 953 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 764 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,522) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,522) | Mex$ 1,429 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 457,602) | Mex$ 407,194 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 24 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 674 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 106 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 278 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 679 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 106 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 70 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 82 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 41 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 306 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 381 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 179 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,041 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 846 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 974) | Mex$ 186 | + 425% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 99 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 57 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 12,178) | Mex$ 10,563 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1.83) | Mex$ 3.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,218) | Mex$ 948 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 82 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,818 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 18% more expensive than in Mexico
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