Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 226 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 121 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 54 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 23 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 70 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 41 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 23 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 231 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 102% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 34,546) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24,036) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,790) | Mex$ 956 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 20,824) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 15,653) | Mex$ 5,168 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,351) | Mex$ 676 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 382 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 9,316) | Mex$ 6,608 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,741) | Mex$ 2,067 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 99 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 91 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,735) | Mex$ 845 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,459) | Mex$ 664 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,347) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 1,125 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 480,562) | Mex$ 360,304 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 555 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 74 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 200 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 551 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 81 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 56 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 31 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 184 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 293 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 149 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 883 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 683 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 123 | + 733% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 40 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 12,789) | Mex$ 11,102 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1.83) | Mex$ 3.30 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,528) | Mex$ 968 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 62 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,581 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 50% more expensive than in Mexico
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