Cost of living in Maldives compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Maldives | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (руб 1,361) | руб 537 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (руб 826) | руб 357 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (руб 147) | руб 199 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (руб 123) | руб 87 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa (руб 132) | руб 143 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (руб 188) | руб 226 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (руб 724) | руб 435 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (руб 375) | руб 131 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (руб 75) | руб 58 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (руб 322) | руб 87 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (руб 349) | руб 729 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa (руб 38) | руб 167 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (руб 101) | руб 45 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Maldives | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (руб 136,297) | руб 108,612 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (руб 109,038) | руб 58,529 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (руб 33,802) | руб 8,064 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 54,731 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (руб 65,644) | руб 33,269 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (руб 5,666) | руб 5,365 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (руб 3,420) | руб 955 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (руб 16,090) | руб 21,598 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (руб 17,699) | руб 7,518 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (руб 788) | руб 548 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Maldives | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (руб 5,095) | руб 6,829 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (руб 4,827) | руб 3,368 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (руб 6,704) | руб 7,728 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (руб 6,704) | руб 9,144 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Maldives | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (руб 2,015,314) | руб 2,729,180 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (руб 295) | руб 56 | + 431% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (руб 1,609) | руб 2,159 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Maldives | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (руб 590) | руб 251 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (руб 536) | руб 549 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,878 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (руб 365) | руб 347 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (руб 168) | руб 222 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (руб 295) | руб 181 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (руб 150) | руб 123 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (руб 231) | руб 128 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (руб 536) | руб 559 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Maldives | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (руб 2,145) | руб 1,534 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (руб 972) | руб 654 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (руб 2,145) | руб 3,180 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (руб 4,291) | руб 502 | + 755% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (руб 215) | руб 192 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (руб 257) | руб 228 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (руб 53,634) | руб 51,956 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (руб 8) | руб 4.26 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (руб 5,363) | руб 3,278 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (руб 479) | руб 202 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,007 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 41% more expensive than in Russia
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