Cost of living comparison
Maldives is 50.2% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 41.6% less in Maldives
- Groceries
-
pay 26.8% more in Maldives
- Transportation
-
pay 3.3 times more in Maldives
- Housing
-
pay 1.2% less in Maldives
- Childcare
-
pay 71.4% more in Maldives
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 34.1% more in Maldives
- Clothing
-
pay 32.9% more in Maldives
The cost of transportation, childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries in Maldives are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in Maldives. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Maldives.
If you lived in Maldives instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 41.6% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$5.50
MVR84.72
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$9.71
MVR149.51
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.21
MVR18.69
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.28
MVR4.36
|
|
pay 26.8% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.54
MVR23.67
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$5.65
MVR87.05
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$6.78
MVR104.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.65
MVR25.42
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.47
MVR38.07
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.00
MVR30.80
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.70
MVR26.22
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.74
MVR26.84
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.61
MVR24.87
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.62
MVR9.62
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.54
MVR8.27
|
|
pay 3.3 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$3.56
MVR54.78
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$22.65
MVR348.87
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$38,834.95
MVR598,058.25
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$17.48
MVR269.13
|
|
pay 1.2% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$65.94
MVR1,015.45
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$1,098.53
MVR16,917.30
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$829.29
MVR12,771.04
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$94.04
MVR1,448.24
|
|
pay 71.4% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$172.53
MVR2,657.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$3,198.06
MVR49,250.10
|
|
pay 34.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$4.69
MVR72.27
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.24
MVR49.84
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$7.12
MVR109.64
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$71.60
MVR1,102.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$8.58
MVR132.07
|
|
pay 32.9% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Maldives
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$55.89
MVR860.71
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$58.79
MVR905.39
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$101.13
MVR1,557.44
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$80.91
MVR1,245.95
|
|
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