- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (₨1,104) | ₨557 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (₨1,327) | ₨619 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (₨534) | ₨219 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (₨305) | ₨108 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (₨189) | ₨122 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (₨341) | ₨79 | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (₨1,580) | ₨613 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (₨482) | ₨156 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (₨259) | ₨39 | + 556% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨541) | ₨283 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,980 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (₨315) | ₨116 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (₨243) | ₨57 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (₨254,460) | ₨56,589 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (₨169,227) | ₨35,418 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (₨18,542) | ₨8,319 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (₨215,502) | ₨46,313 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (₨168,966) | ₨29,470 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (₨15,130) | ₨6,959 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (₨6,326) | ₨2,729 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (₨95,282) | ₨41,526 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (₨15,845) | ₨11,677 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (₨1,293) | ₨499 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (₨652) | ₨1,031 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (₨5,412) | ₨2,663 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (₨6,411) | ₨4,551 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (₨13,449) | ₨6,644 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (₨12,737) | ₨6,006 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (₨3,607,088) | ₨2,115,150 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (₨158) | ₨92 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (₨12,593) | ₨2,561 | + 392% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (₨834) | ₨241 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (₨1,436) | ₨748 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (₨2,820) | ₨2,396 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (₨524) | ₨445 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (₨709) | ₨320 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (₨872) | ₨365 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (₨872) | ₨158 | + 451% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (₨325) | ₨112 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨902) | ₨589 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (₨3,972) | ₨1,589 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (₨2,889) | ₨1,181 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (₨5,835) | ₨3,978 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (₨7,617) | ₨3,176 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (₨4,509) | ₨1,228 | + 267% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (₨570) | ₨389 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (₨2,236) | ₨548 | + 308% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (₨101,295) | ₨57,145 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (₨33) | ₨52 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (₨8,480) | ₨3,979 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (₨629) | ₨281 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,342 prices entered by 552 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan
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