- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 119 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 96 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 65 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 19 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 31 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 21 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 64 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 38 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 21 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 217 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 105% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 34,520) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 22,957) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,515) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 29,235) | Mex$ 12,158 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 22,922) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,053) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 382 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 12,926) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,149) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 110 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 79 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 838 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 674 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,824) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 132% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 489,335) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,708) | Mex$ 451 | + 278% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 77 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 181 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 545 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 72 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 50 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 55 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 28 | + 318% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 127 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 379 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 138 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 792) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 750 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 103 | + 491% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 45 | + 578% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 13,742) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 4.51) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,150) | Mex$ 757 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 52 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,142 prices entered by 1,139 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 94% more expensive than in Mexico
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