Cost of living in Maldives compared to United States
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| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Maldives | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 254 Rufiyaa ($17) | $20 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 154 Rufiyaa ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28 Rufiyaa ($1.79) | $5.39 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23 Rufiyaa ($1.50) | $1.05 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Rufiyaa ($1.61) | $4.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 Rufiyaa ($2.28) | $4.47 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 135 Rufiyaa ($9) | $7 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 Rufiyaa ($4.56) | $3.99 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Rufiyaa ($0.91) | $2.06 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa ($3.91) | $3.24 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa ($4.23) | $17 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 Rufiyaa ($0.46) | $2.85 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 Rufiyaa ($1.23) | $2.65 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Maldives | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,413 Rufiyaa ($1,656) | $2,905 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,330 Rufiyaa ($1,324) | $2,206 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,302 Rufiyaa ($411) | $219 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,021 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa ($797) | $1,536 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa ($69) | $150 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa ($42) | $62 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,000 Rufiyaa ($195) | $272 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,300 Rufiyaa ($215) | $145 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 Rufiyaa ($10) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Maldives | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 950 Rufiyaa ($62) | $57 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 900 Rufiyaa ($59) | $54 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Rufiyaa ($81) | $99 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,250 Rufiyaa ($81) | $137 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Maldives | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa ($24,479) | $29,106 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Rufiyaa ($3.58) | $0.97 | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 300 Rufiyaa ($20) | $78 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Maldives | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Rufiyaa ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100 Rufiyaa ($7) | $25 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $158 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa ($4.43) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 Rufiyaa ($2.04) | $4.84 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 55 Rufiyaa ($3.58) | $6 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 Rufiyaa ($1.83) | $4.88 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 Rufiyaa ($2.80) | $2.41 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Rufiyaa ($7) | $29 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Maldives | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 Rufiyaa ($26) | $59 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa ($12) | $29 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 400 Rufiyaa ($26) | $99 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa ($52) | $14 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40 Rufiyaa ($2.61) | $5.76 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa ($3.13) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa ($651) | $506 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Rufiyaa ($0.10) | $0.66 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 Rufiyaa ($65) | $64 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 89 Rufiyaa ($5.82) | $10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,268 prices entered by 2,180 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 34% cheaper than in United States
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