Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 243 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 140 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 64 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 37 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 25 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 78 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 47 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 24 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 263 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 34,844) | Mex$ 18,980 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 24,244) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,805) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 21,004) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 15,788) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,363) | Mex$ 850 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 822) | Mex$ 404 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 9,397) | Mex$ 7,503 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,765) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 115 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 109 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,750) | Mex$ 917 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 652 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 2,367) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,402) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 10% 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$ 484,713) | Mex$ 333,695 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 563) | Mex$ 518 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 84 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 199 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 580 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 76 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 55 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 58 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 32 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 231 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 318 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 156 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 721) | Mex$ 741 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 149 | + 591% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 82 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 42 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 12,900) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1.85) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,541) | Mex$ 909 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 67 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,424 prices entered by 1,083 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 44% more expensive than in Mexico
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