Cost of living in Maldives compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Rufiyaa ($15) | $15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 173 Rufiyaa ($11) | $8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa ($4.52) | $4.33 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30 Rufiyaa ($1.94) | $0.88 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Rufiyaa ($2.32) | $2.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 55 Rufiyaa ($3.55) | $3.99 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128 Rufiyaa ($8) | $6 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 60 Rufiyaa ($3.87) | $3.36 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Rufiyaa ($1.29) | $1.77 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa ($3.87) | $3.16 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa ($4.19) | $14 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Rufiyaa ($1.81) | $1.94 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 Rufiyaa ($1.42) | $2.02 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,335 Rufiyaa ($1,505) | $2,270 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,083 Rufiyaa ($908) | $1,626 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Rufiyaa ($130) | $177 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,229 Rufiyaa ($982) | $1,624 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,146 Rufiyaa ($719) | $1,155 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,496 Rufiyaa ($96) | $108 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,086 Rufiyaa ($70) | $47 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,380 Rufiyaa ($476) | $296 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,300 Rufiyaa ($148) | $118 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 165 Rufiyaa ($11) | $11 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 128 Rufiyaa ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 34% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,092 Rufiyaa ($70) | $49 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 885 Rufiyaa ($57) | $45 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,092 Rufiyaa ($135) | $86 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,267 Rufiyaa ($146) | $112 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa ($24,239) | $23,027 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9 Rufiyaa ($0.61) | $0.75 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 671 Rufiyaa ($43) | $80 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48 Rufiyaa ($3.10) | $7 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 Rufiyaa ($13) | $20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 500 Rufiyaa ($32) | $110 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa ($4.39) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Rufiyaa ($4.03) | $3.54 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Rufiyaa ($4.19) | $5.10 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 45 Rufiyaa ($2.90) | $3.56 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28 Rufiyaa ($1.81) | $1.84 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 392 Rufiyaa ($25) | $45 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 209 Rufiyaa ($13) | $24 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Rufiyaa ($36) | $74 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa ($32) | $12 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55 Rufiyaa ($3.52) | $4.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa ($3.10) | $5.81 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $396 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.90 Rufiyaa ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,157 Rufiyaa ($75) | $52 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 68 Rufiyaa ($4.39) | $8 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43,035 prices entered by 5,503 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 20% cheaper than in United States
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