Cost of living in Maldives compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 267 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 148 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 68 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 45 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 26 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 87 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 48 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 28 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 257 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 29,235) | Mex$ 20,800 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 23,388) | Mex$ 10,455 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 7,250) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 592% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 18,732) | Mex$ 12,991 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 14,080) | Mex$ 6,721 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,215) | Mex$ 717 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 396 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 3,451) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 3,796) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 116 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,093) | Mex$ 969 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,035) | Mex$ 712 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 20% 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$ 432,277) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 23 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 543 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 92 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 200 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 589 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 76 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 61 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 67 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 40 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 35 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 244 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Maldives | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 363 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 156 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 460) | Mex$ 768 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 164 | + 462% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 80 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 11,504) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1.73) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 1,150) | Mex$ 883 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Rufiyaa (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 78 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,839 prices entered by 969 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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