Cost of Living
Restaurants
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant
MVR 83
Meal for Two at a Mid-range Restaurant
(3 courses)
(3 courses)
MVR 450
McMeal at McDonald's
MVR 150
Cappuccino (regular)
MVR 51
Coca-Cola/Pepsi
(0.33L bottle)
(0.33L bottle)
MVR 22
Water (0.33L bottle)
MVR 5
Market Prices
Milk (1L)
MVR 28
Loaf of Fresh Bread (500g)
MVR 24
Rice (1kg)
MVR 21
Eggs (12 pieces)
MVR 27
Cheese (1kg)
MVR 126
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
MVR 95
Beef (1kg)
MVR 137
Apples (1kg)
MVR 62
Bananas (1kg)
MVR 58
Oranges (1kg)
MVR 66
Tomatoes (1kg)
MVR 50
Potatoes (1kg)
MVR 24
Onion (1kg)
MVR 19
Lettuce (1 head)
MVR 37
Water (1.5L)
MVR 8
Cigarettes (20 pieces)
MVR 125
Transportation
One-way Ticket
(Local Transport)
(Local Transport)
MVR 10
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
MVR 442
Taxi Start (Initial Fare)
MVR 30
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
MVR 30
Taxi 1-hour Waiting
(Normal Tariff)
(Normal Tariff)
MVR 138
Gasoline (1 liter)
MVR 14
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
MVR 500K
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L 97kW Comfort
(or equivalent new car)
(or equivalent new car)
MVR 525K
Sports and Recreation
Fitness Club
(Monthly Membership)
(Monthly Membership)
MVR 1K
Tennis Court Rent
(1 Hour on Weekend)
(1 Hour on Weekend)
MVR 667
Cinema
(International Release)
(International Release)
MVR 150
Utilities
Basic Utilities
(85m² Apartment)
(85m² Apartment)
MVR 2K
Mobile Internet (10 GB+ Data)
MVR 507
Internet
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
(60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/DSL)
MVR 1K
Childcare
Preschool (1 month)
MVR 3K
International Primary School
(1 year)
(1 year)
MVR 55K
Clothing and Footwear
1 Pair of Jeans
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
(Levi's 501 or Similar)
MVR 690
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
(Zara, H&M, etc.)
MVR 870
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes
(Mid-range)
(Mid-range)
MVR 1K
1 Pair of Men's Leather Business Shoes
MVR 830