Cost of living in Maldives compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Maldives | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (12,805 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 504% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (7,838 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (1,388 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (1,160 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (4,912 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (1,766 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (6,811 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (3,532 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (706 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (3,027 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (3,280 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (1,670 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (953 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Maldives | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (1,282,180 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (1,025,744 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (317,981 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (821,518 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (617,525 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (53,303 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (32,169 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (151,364 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (166,500 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (7,417 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Maldives | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (47,932 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (45,409 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (63,068 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (63,068 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Maldives | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (18,958,497 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (2,775 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 472% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (15,136 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Maldives | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (5,550 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (5,045 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,919 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (3,431 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (1,577 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (2,775 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (1,415 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (2,170 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (5,045 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Maldives | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (20,182 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (9,147 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (20,182 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (40,364 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 499% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (2,018 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (2,422 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (504,547 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 921% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (76 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (50,455 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (4,504 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Maldives is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria
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