Island in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
Cost of living in Maafushi
How much a month costs in Maafushi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,590–4,210 (Rf40,000–65,000).
Prices in Maafushi
Typical 2026 ranges in MVR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MVR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Rf800–2,200 | $52–142 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Rf60–120 | $3.9–7.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Rf200–450 | $13–29 |
| Cappuccino | Rf40–90 | $2.6–5.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Rf25–60 | $1.6–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Rf250–600 | $16–39 |
Value for money: 14/100
A value score of 14/100 means Maafushi gives more quality of life per dollar than 13% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 72/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Maldives.
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Cost of living across Maldives
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Malé | $1,940–3,240 | 31/100 |
| Thulusdhoo | $2,460–3,890 | 17/100 |
| Maafushi | $2,590–4,210 | 14/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Maafushi
Similar safety, lower cost, in South Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hampi | India | $291–467 |
| Darjeeling | India | $332–519 |
| Mysore | India | $363–571 |
| Dharamshala | India | $394–674 |
| Pondicherry | India | $415–674 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Maafushi?
About $1,300–1,940 on a lean budget, $2,590–4,210 for a comfortable month and $5,830–10,360 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Maafushi?
A local meal is Rf60–120 ($3.9–7.8); a mid-range restaurant is Rf200–450 ($13–29) per person.
Is Maldives expensive?
Prices in Maldives are about 51% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- MTCC public ferries
- Maldives Immigration
- Visit Maldives (tourism board)
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.