- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 153 Rufiyaa (руб 656) | руб 357 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (руб 631) | руб 284 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (руб 254) | руб 134 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (руб 145) | руб 64 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Rufiyaa (руб 133) | руб 81 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (руб 162) | руб 146 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (руб 751) | руб 307 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (руб 229) | руб 94 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (руб 123) | руб 35 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (руб 257) | руб 62 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 528 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (руб 150) | руб 94 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (руб 116) | руб 32 | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (руб 121,042) | руб 74,460 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (руб 80,498) | руб 39,896 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (руб 8,820) | руб 6,144 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (руб 102,510) | руб 37,069 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (руб 80,374) | руб 24,805 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (руб 7,197) | руб 3,895 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (руб 3,009) | руб 482 | + 525% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (руб 45,324) | руб 26,462 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (руб 7,537) | руб 5,863 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (руб 615) | руб 384 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (руб 310) | руб 523 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (руб 2,574) | руб 5,275 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (руб 3,049) | руб 3,110 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (руб 6,397) | руб 5,592 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (руб 6,059) | руб 7,318 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 140% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (руб 1,715,828) | руб 1,162,950 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (руб 75) | руб 43 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,402 Rufiyaa (руб 6,012) | руб 1,672 | + 260% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (руб 397) | руб 318 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (руб 683) | руб 498 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (руб 1,342) | руб 1,251 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (руб 249) | руб 232 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (руб 337) | руб 159 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (руб 415) | руб 205 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (руб 415) | руб 70 | + 493% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (руб 155) | руб 103 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (руб 429) | руб 520 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (руб 1,890) | руб 1,635 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (руб 1,374) | руб 669 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (руб 2,775) | руб 4,972 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (руб 3,623) | руб 3,313 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (руб 2,145) | руб 371 | + 478% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (руб 271) | руб 176 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (руб 1,064) | руб 227 | + 368% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (руб 48,184) | руб 31,742 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (руб 16) | руб 4.78 | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (руб 4,034) | руб 3,075 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (руб 299) | руб 137 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,639 prices entered by 903 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.290
RUB
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 101% more expensive than in Russia
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