Cost of living in Maldives compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (₨4,708) | ₨972 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (₨2,882) | ₨1,004 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (₨510) | ₨365 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (₨427) | ₨171 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 97 Rufiyaa (₨1,806) | ₨282 | + 540% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (₨649) | ₨255 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (₨2,505) | ₨1,139 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (₨1,299) | ₨290 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (₨260) | ₨117 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (₨1,113) | ₨549 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (₨1,206) | ₨2,784 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (₨614) | ₨289 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (₨350) | ₨191 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 254% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (₨471,452) | ₨115,670 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (₨377,162) | ₨70,950 | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (₨116,920) | ₨25,995 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (₨302,069) | ₨59,502 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (₨227,062) | ₨50,821 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (₨19,599) | ₨20,152 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (₨11,828) | ₨2,097 | + 464% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (₨55,656) | ₨71,636 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (₨61,222) | ₨23,262 | + 163% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (₨2,727) | ₨1,718 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (₨17,624) | ₨3,426 | + 414% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (₨16,697) | ₨6,254 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (₨23,190) | ₨13,199 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (₨23,190) | ₨8,569 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (₨6,970,967) | ₨4,456,060 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (₨1,020) | ₨270 | + 278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (₨5,566) | ₨4,626 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (₨2,041) | ₨1,015 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (₨1,855) | ₨1,391 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (₨1,262) | ₨521 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (₨580) | ₨922 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (₨1,020) | ₨736 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (₨520) | ₨249 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (₨798) | ₨242 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (₨1,855) | ₨860 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Maldives | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (₨7,421) | ₨3,545 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (₨3,363) | ₨2,089 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (₨7,421) | ₨7,109 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (₨14,842) | ₨880 | + 1587% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (₨742) | ₨669 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (₨890) | ₨659 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (₨185,520) | ₨119,622 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (₨28) | ₨3.79 | + 634% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (₨18,552) | ₨3,764 | + 393% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 104 Rufiyaa (₨1,924) | ₨415 | + 363% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,785 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan
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