| MVR |
USD |
|
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
163 Rufiyaa
|
($11)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
136 Rufiyaa
|
($9)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
60 Rufiyaa
|
($3.88)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
29 Rufiyaa
|
($1.86)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
25 Rufiyaa
|
($1.63)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
40 Rufiyaa
|
($2.60)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
117 Rufiyaa
|
($8)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
55 Rufiyaa
|
($3.56)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
21 Rufiyaa
|
($1.37)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
-
|
-
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
-
|
-
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
32 Rufiyaa
|
($2.04)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
23 Rufiyaa
|
($1.49)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| MVR |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
27,086 Rufiyaa
|
($1,754)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
18,971 Rufiyaa
|
($1,228)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
2,695 Rufiyaa
|
($175)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
-
|
-
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
-
|
-
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
-
|
-
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
-
|
-
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
7,117 Rufiyaa
|
($461)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
2,671 Rufiyaa
|
($173)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
121 Rufiyaa
|
($8)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
111 Rufiyaa
|
($7)
|
|
|
| MVR |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
820 Rufiyaa
|
($53)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
750 Rufiyaa
|
($49)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
1,398 Rufiyaa
|
($91)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
1,150 Rufiyaa
|
($74)
|
| MVR |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
-
|
-
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
21 Rufiyaa
|
($1.34)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
474 Rufiyaa
|
($31)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
205 Rufiyaa
|
($13)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| MVR |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
71 Rufiyaa
|
($4.59)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
159 Rufiyaa
|
($10)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
346 Rufiyaa
|
($22)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
-
|
-
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
51 Rufiyaa
|
($3.28)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
58 Rufiyaa
|
($3.77)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
49 Rufiyaa
|
($3.15)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
28 Rufiyaa
|
($1.82)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
84 Rufiyaa
|
($5.41)
|
| MVR |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
301 Rufiyaa
|
($20)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
-
|
-
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
-
|
-
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
491 Rufiyaa
|
($32)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
-
|
-
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
49 Rufiyaa
|
($3.16)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
-
|
-
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
-
|
-
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
1.42 Rufiyaa
|
($0.09)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
988 Rufiyaa
|
($64)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
87 Rufiyaa
|
($5.65)
|
