South Asia
Cost of living in Maldives
51%of US price level
Is Maldives expensive?
Prices in Maldives are about 51% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Malé, at about $1,940–3,240 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Maldives, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | $1,940–3,240 | $777–1,620 | $3.2–7.8 | 31/100 |
| Thulusdhoo | $2,460–3,890 | — | $5.2–10.4 | 17/100 |
| Maafushi | $2,590–4,210 | — | $3.9–7.8 | 14/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Maldives Immigration: Tourist Visa
- IMUGA Traveller Declaration
- Visit Maldives (official tourism board)
- World Bank open data
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