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Cost of living in Maldives compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa (руб 509) | руб 356 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa (руб 612) | руб 262 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa (руб 246) | руб 137 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa (руб 141) | руб 64 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa (руб 87) | руб 83 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa (руб 157) | руб 138 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa (руб 728) | руб 299 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa (руб 222) | руб 93 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa (руб 119) | руб 33 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (руб 249) | руб 60 | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 527 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa (руб 145) | руб 95 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa (руб 112) | руб 30 | + 272% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa (руб 117,298) | руб 73,065 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa (руб 78,008) | руб 39,509 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa (руб 8,547) | руб 6,108 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa (руб 99,340) | руб 36,730 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa (руб 77,888) | руб 23,754 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa (руб 6,975) | руб 3,850 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa (руб 2,916) | руб 473 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa (руб 43,922) | руб 26,936 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa (руб 7,304) | руб 6,231 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa (руб 596) | руб 389 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa (руб 300) | руб 581 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa (руб 2,495) | руб 5,465 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa (руб 2,955) | руб 3,015 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa (руб 6,199) | руб 5,610 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa (руб 5,871) | руб 7,721 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 119% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa (руб 1,662,755) | руб 1,294,120 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa (руб 73) | руб 44 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa (руб 5,805) | руб 1,749 | + 232% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa (руб 385) | руб 349 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa (руб 662) | руб 585 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa (руб 1,300) | руб 1,193 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa (руб 242) | руб 208 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa (руб 327) | руб 166 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa (руб 402) | руб 200 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa (руб 402) | руб 68 | + 487% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa (руб 150) | руб 104 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (руб 416) | руб 539 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 67% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa (руб 1,831) | руб 1,738 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa (руб 1,332) | руб 668 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa (руб 2,690) | руб 6,012 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa (руб 3,511) | руб 3,212 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa (руб 2,078) | руб 377 | + 452% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa (руб 263) | руб 179 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa (руб 1,031) | руб 234 | + 341% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa (руб 46,694) | руб 31,597 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa (руб 15) | руб 5.37 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa (руб 3,909) | руб 3,088 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa (руб 290) | руб 143 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,987 prices entered by 871 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 89% more expensive than in Russia
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