Cost of living in Maldives compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Rufiyaa (₨2,431) | ₨577 | + 321% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Rufiyaa (₨1,831) | ₨658 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (₨739) | ₨249 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (₨317) | ₨108 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Rufiyaa (₨380) | ₨120 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Rufiyaa (₨581) | ₨96 | + 506% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 Rufiyaa (₨1,352) | ₨526 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Rufiyaa (₨634) | ₨176 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Rufiyaa (₨211) | ₨44 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨634) | ₨344 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨686) | ₨1,632 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Rufiyaa (₨296) | ₨126 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (₨232) | ₨57 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,335 Rufiyaa (₨246,434) | ₨60,758 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,083 Rufiyaa (₨148,731) | ₨35,785 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Rufiyaa (₨21,315) | ₨9,753 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,229 Rufiyaa (₨160,834) | ₨53,937 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,146 Rufiyaa (₨117,712) | ₨30,998 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,496 Rufiyaa (₨15,796) | ₨7,631 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,086 Rufiyaa (₨11,472) | ₨2,510 | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,380 Rufiyaa (₨77,940) | ₨40,341 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 Rufiyaa (₨24,290) | ₨12,473 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 Rufiyaa (₨1,743) | ₨609 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 Rufiyaa (₨1,356) | ₨649 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,092 Rufiyaa (₨11,529) | ₨2,518 | + 358% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 885 Rufiyaa (₨9,351) | ₨3,757 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,092 Rufiyaa (₨22,090) | ₨6,430 | + 244% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,267 Rufiyaa (₨23,937) | ₨5,127 | + 367% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (₨3,968,280) | ₨2,319,940 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Rufiyaa (₨100) | ₨115 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 671 Rufiyaa (₨7,091) | ₨2,310 | + 207% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨507) | ₨235 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 Rufiyaa (₨2,070) | ₨426 | + 386% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Rufiyaa (₨5,280) | ₨1,378 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (₨718) | ₨435 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Rufiyaa (₨660) | ₨332 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (₨686) | ₨311 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Rufiyaa (₨475) | ₨207 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (₨296) | ₨138 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨434 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 392 Rufiyaa (₨4,137) | ₨1,566 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209 Rufiyaa (₨2,209) | ₨1,256 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Rufiyaa (₨5,919) | ₨3,673 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (₨5,280) | ₨792 | + 566% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Rufiyaa (₨576) | ₨348 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨507) | ₨516 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,116 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.90 Rufiyaa (₨20) | ₨4.30 | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,157 Rufiyaa (₨12,220) | ₨4,335 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 Rufiyaa (₨719) | ₨215 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,031 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan
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