Cost of living comparison

Czech Republic

compared to

Maldives

Maldives vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary

Maldives is 1.3% more expensive than Czech Republic overall.

Restaurants: pay 27.3% less in Maldives
Groceries: pay 18.8% more in Maldives
Transportation: pay 9.0% less in Maldives
Housing: pay 21.2% more in Maldives
Childcare: pay 60.2% less in Maldives
Entertainment and Sports: pay 37.0% more in Maldives
Clothing: pay 26.9% less in Maldives

The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries in Maldives are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, and transportation are lower in Maldives.

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Maldives vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Maldives instead of Czech Republic, you would:

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pay 27.3% less for restaurants

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.97 CZK195.72	$6.00 MVR92.74	-33.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.74 CZK190.74	$9.57 MVR147.88	+9.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.76 CZK38.45	$1.63 MVR25.12	-7.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.50 CZK32.75	$0.30 MVR4.59	-80.2%
Average			-27.3%

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pay 18.8% more for groceries

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Bread 1 loaf	$1.41 CZK30.84	$1.65 MVR25.57	+17.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.96 CZK130.03	$3.48 MVR53.75	-41.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.08 CZK88.98	$6.83 MVR105.52	+67.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.28 CZK71.47	$1.87 MVR28.89	-42.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 CZK88.50	$2.76 MVR42.72	-31.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.72 CZK15.79	$1.80 MVR27.83	+148.9%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.74 CZK16.21	$1.39 MVR21.40	+86.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 CZK20.29	$1.59 MVR24.56	+70.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.50 CZK32.82	$1.22 MVR18.83	-19.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.49 CZK10.61	$0.75 MVR11.63	+54.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.46 CZK10.02	$0.69 MVR10.63	+49.7%
Average			+18.8%

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pay 9.0% less for transportation

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.85 CZK149.43	$3.81 MVR58.81	-44.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$24.32 CZK530.49	$30.82 MVR476.23	+26.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$29,756.53 CZK649K	$32,446.46 MVR501K	+9.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$13.51 CZK294.73	$17.52 MVR270.70	+29.7%
Average			-9.0%

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pay 21.2% more for housing

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$18.95 CZK413.42	$73.00 MVR1,127.92	+285.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$691.41 CZK15,083.91	$1,043.39 MVR16,120.31	+50.9%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$577.26 CZK12,593.52	$739.32 MVR11,422.43	+28.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$215.39 CZK4,698.92	$85.19 MVR1,316.15	-60.4%
Average			+21.2%

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pay 60.2% less for childcare

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$414.07 CZK9,033.40	$184.92 MVR2,857.02	-55.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,470.92 CZK185K	$3,003.87 MVR46,409.85	-64.5%
Average			-60.2%

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pay 37.0% more for entertainment and sports

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.34 CZK51.08	$4.87 MVR75.19	+107.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.98 CZK64.97	$3.55 MVR54.82	+19.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.20 CZK157.11	$13.95 MVR215.56	+93.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$52.10 CZK1,136.57	$70.81 MVR1,093.98	+35.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$10.10 CZK220.28	$9.73 MVR150.39	-3.6%
Average			+37.0%

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pay 26.9% less for clothing

	Czech Republic	Maldives
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$76.46 CZK1,668.00	$39.51 MVR610.41	-48.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$35.88 CZK782.78	$49.63 MVR766.77	+38.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$93.11 CZK2,031.30	$87.11 MVR1,345.89	-6.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$122.95 CZK2,682.31	$52.50 MVR811.17	-57.3%
Average			-26.9%

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