Cost of living in Maldives compared to Sudan
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Maldives is 57% more expensive than in Sudan | ||||
Maldives | Sudan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa (9,620 Pound) | 3,476 Pound | + 177% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa (5,837 Pound) | 500 Pound | + 1067% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa (1,042 Pound) | 3,000 Pound | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa (872 Pound) | 984 Pound | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 71 Rufiyaa (2,689 Pound) | 2,400 Pound | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa (1,327 Pound) | 501 Pound | + 165% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa (5,117 Pound) | 2,000 Pound | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa (2,653 Pound) | 3,573 Pound | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa (531 Pound) | 800 Pound | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa (2,274 Pound) | 500 Pound | + 355% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa (2,464 Pound) | 1,000 Pound | + 146% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 33 Rufiyaa (1,255 Pound) | 1,254 Pound | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa (716 Pound) | 500 Pound | + 43% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Maldives is 28% more expensive than in Sudan | ||||
Maldives | Sudan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa (963,242 Pound) | 940,433 Pound | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa (770,594 Pound) | 510,062 Pound | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa (238,884 Pound) | 20,000 Pound | + 1094% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa (617,169 Pound) | 656,332 Pound | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa (463,918 Pound) | 400,000 Pound | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa (40,044 Pound) | 10,000 Pound | + 300% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa (24,167 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa (113,713 Pound) | 65,132 Pound | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa (125,084 Pound) | 54,429 Pound | + 130% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa (5,572 Pound) | 500 Pound | + 1014% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Maldives is about the same as in Sudan | ||||
Maldives | Sudan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa (36,009 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa (34,114 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa (47,380 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa (47,380 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Maldives is 41% more expensive than in Sudan | ||||
Maldives | Sudan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa (14,242,643 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa (2,085 Pound) | 561 Pound | + 272% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa (11,371 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Maldives is 37% more expensive than in Sudan | ||||
Maldives | Sudan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa (4,169 Pound) | 2,000 Pound | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa (3,790 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Pound | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa (2,577 Pound) | 400 Pound | + 544% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa (1,185 Pound) | 375 Pound | + 216% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa (2,085 Pound) | 3,000 Pound | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa (1,063 Pound) | 300 Pound | + 254% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa (1,630 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 1711% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa (3,790 Pound) | 3,000 Pound | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Maldives is 34% more expensive than in Sudan | ||||
Maldives | Sudan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa (15,162 Pound) | 2,500 Pound | + 506% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa (6,872 Pound) | 1,000 Pound | + 587% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa (15,162 Pound) | 70,000 Pound | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa (30,323 Pound) | 5,000 Pound | + 506% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa (1,516 Pound) | 300 Pound | + 405% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa (1,819 Pound) | 500 Pound | + 264% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa (379,043 Pound) | 40,000 Pound | + 848% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa (57 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa (37,904 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa (3,384 Pound) | 1,577 Pound | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 37% more expensive than in Sudan
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