Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Maldives is 1.49 times less expensive as compared to Mexico.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Maldives and Mexico. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Maldives and Mexico.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 10,000 MVR (650 USD) | 15,000 MXN (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 20,000 MVR (1,300 USD) | 25,000 MXN (1,400 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 30,000 MVR (1,950 USD) | 35,000 MXN (1,960 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 6,000 MVR (390 USD) | 8,000 MXN (448 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 12,000 MVR (780 USD) | 12,000 MXN (672 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 18,000 MVR (1,170 USD) | 16,000 MXN (896 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 12 % | 2.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 2 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 1.2 % |
The average housing cost in Maldives is 1.04 times less expensive than Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 20,000 MVR (1,300 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 250 MVR (16.25 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 13.71% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Maldives costs 1.16 times more compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 34.71% less in Maldives compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 2 MVR (0.13 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
In Maldives, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.52 times less expensive than the cost in Mexico.
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 29.58% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 40 MXN (2.24 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.34 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 25 MVR (1.63 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) | 15 MXN (0.84 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 60 MXN (3.36 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 47.84% less in Maldives compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 80 MXN (4.48 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 40 MVR (2.60 USD) | 35 MXN (1.96 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.44 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 30 MVR (1.95 USD) | 30 MXN (1.68 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) | 8 MXN (0.45 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 20 MXN (1.12 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 10 MVR (0.65 USD) | 10 MXN (0.56 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.44 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 100,000 MVR (6,500 USD) | 250,000 MXN (14,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 5,000 MVR (325 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 3,000 MVR (195 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 6 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 2.04 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Maldives compared to that of Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.91 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 400 MXN (22.40 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 30 MVR (1.95 USD) | 60 MXN (3.36 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 15 MVR (0.98 USD) | 25 MXN (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.59 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 1,200 MXN (67.20 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) | 6,000 MXN (336 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) | 250 MXN (14 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 20 MVR (1.30 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 4.22 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 1,200 MXN (67.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) | 4,000 MXN (224 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 1,800 MVR (117 USD) | 3,500 MXN (196 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) | 3,000 MXN (168 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 3,000 MVR (195 USD) | 5,000 MXN (280 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.65 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 3,000 MVR (195 USD) | 5,000 MXN (280 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 6,000 MVR (390 USD) | 8,000 MXN (448 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 10,000 MVR (650 USD) | 12,000 MXN (672 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 15,000 MVR (975 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 50,000 MVR (3,250 USD) | 60,000 MXN (3,360 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 80,000 MVR (5,200 USD) | 120,000 MXN (6,720 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 1,500 MVR (97.50 USD) | 2,000 MXN (112 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) | 2,500 MXN (140 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.18 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 250 MVR (16.25 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 MVR (3.25 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 MVR (13 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 80 MVR (5.20 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 60 MVR (3.90 USD) | 100 MXN (5.60 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 150 MXN (8.40 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 2,000 MVR (130 USD) | 6,000 MXN (336 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.86 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 1,200 MVR (78 USD) | 1,500 MXN (84 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 400 MVR (26 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 150 MVR (9.75 USD) | 300 MXN (16.80 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 300 MVR (19.50 USD) | 500 MXN (28 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 100 MVR (6.50 USD) | 200 MXN (11.20 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, instead of Mexico, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 15,000 MVR (975 USD) | 20,000 MXN (1,120 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 12,000 MVR (780 USD) | 15,000 MXN (840 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 133.33 MVR per hour (8.67 USD) | 200 MXN per hour (11.20 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 1,000 MVR (65 USD) | 10,000 MXN (560 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 6 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 70 | 45 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 10,000 MVR (650 USD) | 60,000 MXN (3,360 USD) |
If you lived in Maldives, you would earn 2.38 times less salary as compared to Mexico.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Maldives ![]() | ![]() Mexico ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 800 MVR (52 USD) | 1,000 MXN (56 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 600 MVR (39 USD) | 800 MXN (44.80 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 500 MVR (32.50 USD) | 700 MXN (39.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 600 MVR (39 USD) | 600 MXN (33.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.07 times less in Maldives, as compared to Mexico.
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