Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 321) | Mex$ 178 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 111 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 54 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 33 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 23 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 68 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 40 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 22 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 225 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 124% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,335 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 32,551) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,083 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 19,646) | Mex$ 8,707 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,815) | Mex$ 1,260 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,229 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 21,244) | Mex$ 10,820 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,146 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 15,548) | Mex$ 5,562 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,496 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,087) | Mex$ 853 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,086 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,515) | Mex$ 378 | + 301% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,380 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 10,295) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 3,208) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 101 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 84 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,092 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,523) | Mex$ 847 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 885 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,235) | Mex$ 616 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,092 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,918) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,267 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 3,162) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 524,165) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 671 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 937) | Mex$ 498 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 83 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 201 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 533 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 70 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 48 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 56 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 29 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 392 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 343 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 139 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 949 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 657 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 697) | Mex$ 114 | + 513% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 61 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 40 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,607 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.90 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2.65) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,157 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 925 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 57 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,660 prices entered by 1,385 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 80% more expensive than in Mexico
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