Cost of living in Maldives compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Rufiyaa (руб 1,058) | руб 407 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Rufiyaa (руб 797) | руб 265 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (руб 322) | руб 148 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa (руб 138) | руб 67 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Rufiyaa (руб 165) | руб 88 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Rufiyaa (руб 253) | руб 147 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 Rufiyaa (руб 588) | руб 324 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Rufiyaa (руб 276) | руб 98 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Rufiyaa (руб 92) | руб 34 | + 168% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (руб 276) | руб 64 | + 332% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (руб 299) | руб 591 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Rufiyaa (руб 129) | руб 102 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa (руб 101) | руб 32 | + 217% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,335 Rufiyaa (руб 107,230) | руб 71,169 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,083 Rufiyaa (руб 64,717) | руб 39,385 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Rufiyaa (руб 9,275) | руб 6,163 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,229 Rufiyaa (руб 69,983) | руб 40,928 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,146 Rufiyaa (руб 51,219) | руб 24,350 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,496 Rufiyaa (руб 6,873) | руб 4,247 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,086 Rufiyaa (руб 4,992) | руб 417 | + 1097% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,380 Rufiyaa (руб 33,914) | руб 26,540 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 Rufiyaa (руб 10,569) | руб 6,255 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 Rufiyaa (руб 758) | руб 462 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 Rufiyaa (руб 590) | руб 628 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,092 Rufiyaa (руб 5,017) | руб 5,495 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 885 Rufiyaa (руб 4,069) | руб 2,590 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,092 Rufiyaa (руб 9,612) | руб 5,941 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,267 Rufiyaa (руб 10,415) | руб 6,606 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (руб 1,726,707) | руб 1,358,270 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Rufiyaa (руб 44) | руб 46 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 671 Rufiyaa (руб 3,086) | руб 1,848 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 Rufiyaa (руб 221) | руб 449 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 Rufiyaa (руб 901) | руб 578 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Rufiyaa (руб 2,298) | руб 1,374 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (руб 312) | руб 313 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Rufiyaa (руб 287) | руб 167 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa (руб 299) | руб 227 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Rufiyaa (руб 207) | руб 82 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa (руб 129) | руб 99 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 570 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 392 Rufiyaa (руб 1,800) | руб 1,511 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209 Rufiyaa (руб 961) | руб 597 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Rufiyaa (руб 2,575) | руб 3,689 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (руб 2,298) | руб 394 | + 483% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Rufiyaa (руб 251) | руб 200 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (руб 221) | руб 215 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.90 Rufiyaa (руб 9) | руб 2.24 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,157 Rufiyaa (руб 5,317) | руб 3,654 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 Rufiyaa (руб 313) | руб 155 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,852 prices entered by 494 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 69% more expensive than in Russia
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