- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 91% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 118 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 94 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 66 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 20 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 61 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 37 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 21 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 223 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 117% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 36,813) | Mex$ 19,559 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24,482) | Mex$ 10,405 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,682) | Mex$ 1,608 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 31,177) | Mex$ 11,740 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24,444) | Mex$ 6,611 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,189) | Mex$ 1,603 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 915) | Mex$ 383 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 13,785) | Mex$ 8,077 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,292) | Mex$ 1,992 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 104 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 89 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 801 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 660 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,946) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,843) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 145% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 521,839) | Mex$ 312,764 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 460 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 77 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 186 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 547 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 68 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 49 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 53 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 28 | + 354% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 123 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 384 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 418) | Mex$ 136 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 1,189 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,102) | Mex$ 748 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 102 | + 540% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 55 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 44 | + 627% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 14,654) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 4.81) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,227) | Mex$ 715 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 52 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,411 prices entered by 1,204 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 109% more expensive than in Mexico
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