Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Maldives 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Maldives is 164.4% higher than in India (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Maldives is 219.9% higher than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Maldives are 547.8% higher than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Maldives are 201.4% higher than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Maldives are 145.6% higher than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Maldives is 45.8% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₹200.00 (Rf32.56) |
₹614.29 (Rf100.00) |
+207.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₹1,000.00 (Rf162.79) |
₹4,760.71 (Rf775.00) |
+376.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₹352.86 (Rf57.44) |
₹921.43 (Rf150.00) |
+161.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₹180.00 (Rf29.30) |
₹460.71 (Rf75.00) |
+156.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹300.00 (Rf48.84) |
₹921.43 (Rf150.00) |
+207.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₹163.46 (Rf26.61) |
₹317.38 (Rf51.67) |
+94.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹37.55 (Rf6.11) |
₹147.06 (Rf23.94) |
+291.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₹14.68 (Rf2.39) |
₹28.65 (Rf4.66) |
+95.1 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₹62.11 (Rf10.11) |
₹174.68 (Rf28.44) |
+181.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₹41.01 (Rf6.68) |
₹132.63 (Rf21.59) |
+223.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₹28.18 (Rf4.59) |
₹43.54 (Rf7.09) |
+54.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₹87.80 (Rf14.29) |
₹167.79 (Rf27.31) |
+91.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₹205.05 (Rf33.38) |
₹274.23 (Rf44.64) |
+33.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₹124.66 (Rf20.29) |
₹285.61 (Rf46.49) |
+129.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₹225.67 (Rf36.74) |
₹431.06 (Rf70.17) |
+91.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₹84.59 (Rf13.77) |
₹174.22 (Rf28.36) |
+106.0 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₹28.34 (Rf4.61) |
₹132.09 (Rf21.50) |
+366.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₹42.95 (Rf6.99) |
₹163.20 (Rf26.57) |
+280.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₹20.93 (Rf3.41) |
₹108.92 (Rf17.73) |
+420.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₹15.29 (Rf2.49) |
₹77.35 (Rf12.59) |
+406.0 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₹17.42 (Rf2.84) |
₹77.48 (Rf12.61) |
+344.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₹43.16 (Rf7.03) |
₹206.17 (Rf33.56) |
+377.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₹28.84 (Rf4.69) |
₹59.56 (Rf9.70) |
+106.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₹700.00 (Rf113.95) |
₹1,075.00 (Rf175.00) |
+53.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₹158.87 (Rf25.86) |
₹239.45 (Rf38.98) |
+50.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₹256.21 (Rf41.71) |
₹431.88 (Rf70.31) |
+68.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₹480.00 (Rf78.14) |
₹1,412.86 (Rf230.00) |
+194.3 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₹25.00 (Rf4.07) |
₹61.43 (Rf10.00) |
+145.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₹800.00 (Rf130.23) |
₹2,764.28 (Rf450.00) |
+245.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₹96.00 (Rf15.63) |
₹184.29 (Rf30.00) |
+92.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₹40.23 (Rf6.55) |
₹296.58 (Rf48.28) |
+637.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₹150.00 (Rf24.42) |
₹781.99 (Rf127.30) |
+421.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₹104.80 (Rf17.06) |
₹95.80 (Rf15.60) |
-8.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₹1,070,000.00 (Rf174,186.10) |
₹3,071,427.68 (Rf500,000.00) |
+187.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₹1,910,108.76 (Rf310,948.03) |
₹2,866,665.83 (Rf466,666.67) |
+50.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₹3,569.16 (Rf581.03) |
₹12,373.47 (Rf2,014.29) |
+246.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₹337.45 (Rf54.93) |
₹2,879.46 (Rf468.75) |
+753.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₹673.24 (Rf109.60) |
₹6,441.22 (Rf1,048.57) |
+856.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₹1,388.55 (Rf226.04) |
₹5,999.01 (Rf976.58) |
+332.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₹670.77 (Rf109.19) |
₹1,996.43 (Rf325.00) |
+197.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₹300.00 (Rf48.84) |
₹875.36 (Rf142.50) |
+191.8 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₹5,442.38 (Rf885.97) |
₹17,061.78 (Rf2,777.50) |
+213.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₹157,118.24 (Rf25,577.40) |
₹273,082.69 (Rf44,455.33) |
+73.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₹2,151.76 (Rf350.29) |
₹3,619.52 (Rf589.23) |
+68.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₹2,309.01 (Rf375.89) |
₹4,700.41 (Rf765.18) |
+103.6 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₹3,873.45 (Rf630.56) |
₹8,251.39 (Rf1,343.25) |
+113.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₹2,869.72 (Rf467.16) |
₹4,966.50 (Rf808.50) |
+73.1 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₹13,643.30 (Rf2,221.00) |
₹87,092.04 (Rf14,177.78) |
+538.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₹8,617.30 (Rf1,402.82) |
₹63,817.44 (Rf10,388.89) |
+640.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₹31,099.25 (Rf5,062.67) |
₹183,876.14 (Rf29,933.33) |
+491.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₹20,002.14 (Rf3,256.16) |
₹140,441.03 (Rf22,862.50) |
+602.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₹10,682.98 (Rf1,739.09) |
₹23,083.26 (Rf3,757.74) |
+116.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₹5,557.50 (Rf904.71) |
₹6,789.67 (Rf1,105.30) |
+22.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Maldives Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₹42,248.97 (Rf6,877.74) |
₹73,240.95 (Rf11,922.95) |
+73.4 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.92 | 14.00 | +56.9 % |
| Last update: | 19 October 2026 | 2 October 2026 | |
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