Cost of living in Maldives compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 131% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa (руб 927) | руб 401 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa (руб 746) | руб 285 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa (руб 336) | руб 142 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa (руб 136) | руб 65 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa (руб 154) | руб 88 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa (руб 239) | руб 128 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa (руб 595) | руб 342 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa (руб 247) | руб 109 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa (руб 88) | руб 35 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (руб 288) | руб 66 | + 339% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (руб 312) | руб 577 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa (руб 176) | руб 109 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa (руб 110) | руб 29 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 102% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa (руб 129,726) | руб 69,035 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa (руб 90,261) | руб 37,974 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa (руб 6,720) | руб 6,392 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (руб 78,198) | руб 31,618 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (руб 58,780) | руб 22,018 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (руб 5,074) | руб 4,038 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (руб 3,062) | руб 448 | + 583% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa (руб 34,984) | руб 24,813 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa (руб 10,295) | руб 6,723 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa (руб 680) | руб 416 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa (руб 351) | руб 926 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa (руб 6,515) | руб 4,661 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa (руб 5,481) | руб 2,580 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa (руб 8,812) | руб 5,654 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa (руб 5,221) | руб 6,714 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (руб 1,804,601) | руб 1,237,120 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa (руб 47) | руб 47 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa (руб 2,098) | руб 1,548 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa (руб 255) | руб 476 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa (руб 952) | руб 504 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa (руб 2,151) | руб 1,289 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (руб 327) | руб 311 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa (руб 206) | руб 183 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa (руб 319) | руб 206 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa (руб 145) | руб 77 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa (руб 104) | руб 97 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa (руб 217) | руб 580 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa (руб 1,171) | руб 1,480 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (руб 871) | руб 574 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa (руб 2,685) | руб 3,401 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (руб 3,842) | руб 387 | + 892% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa (руб 244) | руб 168 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (руб 231) | руб 221 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (руб 48,026) | руб 38,001 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa (руб 7) | руб 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa (руб 5,738) | руб 3,491 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa (руб 485) | руб 160 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,638 prices entered by 702 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 75% more expensive than in Russia
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