- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (₨1,319) | ₨541 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (₨1,269) | ₨605 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (₨511) | ₨220 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (₨292) | ₨108 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (₨268) | ₨121 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (₨326) | ₨81 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (₨1,511) | ₨437 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (₨461) | ₨154 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (₨247) | ₨40 | + 522% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 70 Rufiyaa (₨604) | ₨307 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (₨301) | ₨117 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (₨233) | ₨56 | + 318% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (₨243,432) | ₨57,744 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (₨161,892) | ₨36,167 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (₨17,738) | ₨8,189 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (₨206,162) | ₨44,615 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (₨161,643) | ₨25,314 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (₨14,474) | ₨6,795 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (₨6,052) | ₨2,646 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (₨91,152) | ₨39,967 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (₨15,158) | ₨11,006 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (₨1,236) | ₨499 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (₨623) | ₨816 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (₨5,177) | ₨2,600 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (₨6,133) | ₨4,026 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (₨12,866) | ₨6,156 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (₨12,185) | ₨5,399 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (₨3,450,752) | ₨1,834,970 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (₨152) | ₨89 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (₨12,091) | ₨2,526 | + 379% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (₨798) | ₨227 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (₨1,374) | ₨639 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (₨2,698) | ₨2,133 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (₨501) | ₨444 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (₨678) | ₨275 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (₨835) | ₨340 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (₨834) | ₨142 | + 486% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (₨311) | ₨109 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨863) | ₨637 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (₨3,800) | ₨1,494 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (₨2,763) | ₨1,128 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (₨5,582) | ₨3,688 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (₨7,287) | ₨3,101 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (₨4,313) | ₨526 | + 720% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (₨545) | ₨392 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (₨2,139) | ₨548 | + 291% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (₨96,905) | ₨54,726 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (₨32) | ₨28 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (₨8,113) | ₨4,012 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (₨602) | ₨187 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 173% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,654 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan
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