- Cost of Living
- Maldives
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maldives compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122 Rufiyaa ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 147 Rufiyaa ($9) | $8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 Rufiyaa ($3.82) | $4.52 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34 Rufiyaa ($2.18) | $0.89 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 Rufiyaa ($1.35) | $3.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 38 Rufiyaa ($2.44) | $3.98 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 Rufiyaa ($11) | $6 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 53 Rufiyaa ($3.45) | $3.32 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 Rufiyaa ($1.85) | $1.61 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa ($3.87) | $3.66 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 Rufiyaa ($2.25) | $1.92 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27 Rufiyaa ($1.74) | $2.13 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,218 Rufiyaa ($1,820) | $2,047 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,766 Rufiyaa ($1,211) | $1,575 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,056 Rufiyaa ($133) | $177 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 23,898 Rufiyaa ($1,542) | $1,587 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 18,737 Rufiyaa ($1,209) | $1,129 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,678 Rufiyaa ($108) | $119 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 702 Rufiyaa ($45) | $48 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,566 Rufiyaa ($682) | $328 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,757 Rufiyaa ($113) | $120 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143 Rufiyaa ($9) | $11 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72 Rufiyaa ($4.66) | $23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Rufiyaa ($39) | $47 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 711 Rufiyaa ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,491 Rufiyaa ($96) | $85 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,412 Rufiyaa ($91) | $115 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Rufiyaa ($25,804) | $22,375 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Rufiyaa ($1.13) | $0.78 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,397 Rufiyaa ($90) | $85 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 93 Rufiyaa ($5.97) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159 Rufiyaa ($10) | $19 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 313 Rufiyaa ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 58 Rufiyaa ($3.75) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 79 Rufiyaa ($5.07) | $3.48 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 97 Rufiyaa ($6) | $5.13 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 97 Rufiyaa ($6) | $3.48 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36 Rufiyaa ($2.33) | $1.87 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa ($6) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 441 Rufiyaa ($28) | $45 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 320 Rufiyaa ($21) | $25 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 647 Rufiyaa ($42) | $175 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 845 Rufiyaa ($54) | $79 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 Rufiyaa ($32) | $12 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 Rufiyaa ($4.08) | $4.90 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248 Rufiyaa ($16) | $5.94 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,233 Rufiyaa ($725) | $423 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.69 Rufiyaa ($0.24) | $0.36 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 940 Rufiyaa ($61) | $53 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 Rufiyaa ($4.50) | $8 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 89,329 prices entered by 12,630 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.06451
USD
/
MVR
Cost of living in Maldives is 6% cheaper than in United States
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