Cost of living in Maldives compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (₨2,472) | ₨519 | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (₨1,990) | ₨742 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (₨897) | ₨215 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (₨363) | ₨119 | + 204% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (₨411) | ₨168 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (₨639) | ₨102 | + 529% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (₨1,586) | ₨658 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (₨658) | ₨194 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (₨235) | ₨51 | + 358% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨769) | ₨220 | + 249% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨833) | ₨2,141 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20 Rufiyaa (₨256) | ₨170 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (₨294) | ₨77 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (₨346,042) | ₨65,360 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (₨240,771) | ₨44,450 | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (₨17,927) | ₨14,918 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (₨208,591) | ₨47,849 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (₨156,795) | ₨35,800 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (₨13,534) | ₨10,123 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (₨8,168) | ₨2,270 | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (₨93,320) | ₨53,975 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (₨27,461) | ₨18,356 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (₨1,813) | ₨851 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (₨936) | ₨797 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (₨17,377) | ₨4,868 | + 257% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (₨14,619) | ₨7,670 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (₨23,507) | ₨17,357 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (₨13,926) | ₨8,106 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (₨4,813,738) | ₨5,697,890 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (₨125) | ₨146 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (₨5,596) | ₨4,073 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (₨680) | ₨237 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (₨2,539) | ₨572 | + 344% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (₨5,737) | ₨1,768 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (₨871) | ₨1,267 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (₨551) | ₨575 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (₨851) | ₨371 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (₨387) | ₨352 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (₨278) | ₨116 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨1,281) | ₨681 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (₨3,124) | ₨2,016 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (₨2,323) | ₨1,908 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (₨7,162) | ₨4,907 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (₨10,249) | ₨1,025 | + 899% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (₨650) | ₨469 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨615) | ₨513 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (₨128,109) | ₨107,118 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (₨18) | ₨4.02 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (₨15,306) | ₨4,729 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 74 Rufiyaa (₨948) | ₨237 | + 300% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 929 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan
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