Cost of living in Maldives compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maldives is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 193 Rufiyaa ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 155 Rufiyaa ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 70 Rufiyaa ($4.51) | $4.26 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28 Rufiyaa ($1.83) | $0.88 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Rufiyaa ($2.06) | $2.88 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 Rufiyaa ($3.21) | $4.18 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 124 Rufiyaa ($8) | $6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 51 Rufiyaa ($3.31) | $3.44 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Rufiyaa ($1.18) | $1.76 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Rufiyaa ($3.86) | $3.11 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Rufiyaa ($4.19) | $14 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 Rufiyaa ($2.36) | $1.99 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23 Rufiyaa ($1.48) | $2.18 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Maldives is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,012 Rufiyaa ($1,739) | $2,194 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,794 Rufiyaa ($1,210) | $1,577 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,399 Rufiyaa ($90) | $179 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,282 Rufiyaa ($1,048) | $1,546 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,239 Rufiyaa ($788) | $1,143 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,056 Rufiyaa ($68) | $113 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 638 Rufiyaa ($41) | $52 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,284 Rufiyaa ($469) | $269 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,144 Rufiyaa ($138) | $127 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142 Rufiyaa ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73 Rufiyaa ($4.71) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Maldives is 58% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,356 Rufiyaa ($87) | $47 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,141 Rufiyaa ($73) | $43 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,835 Rufiyaa ($118) | $86 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,087 Rufiyaa ($70) | $107 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Maldives is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 375,753 Rufiyaa ($24,196) | $23,518 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 10 Rufiyaa ($0.63) | $0.66 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 437 Rufiyaa ($28) | $73 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Maldives is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 Rufiyaa ($3.42) | $7 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 198 Rufiyaa ($13) | $16 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 448 Rufiyaa ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 68 Rufiyaa ($4.38) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43 Rufiyaa ($2.77) | $3.45 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Rufiyaa ($4.28) | $4.86 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Rufiyaa ($1.94) | $3.66 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Rufiyaa ($1.40) | $1.81 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Rufiyaa ($2.92) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Maldives is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 244 Rufiyaa ($16) | $47 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Rufiyaa ($12) | $25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 559 Rufiyaa ($36) | $78 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 800 Rufiyaa ($52) | $12 | + 319% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51 Rufiyaa ($3.27) | $4.93 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 48 Rufiyaa ($3.09) | $5.66 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 10,000 Rufiyaa ($644) | $427 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.43 Rufiyaa ($0.09) | $0.25 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,195 Rufiyaa ($77) | $49 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 101 Rufiyaa ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,197 prices entered by 4,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maldives is 24% cheaper than in United States
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