Cost of Living in Maldives
Summary of cost of living in Maldives:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,878.6$ (44,345.5Rf), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 808.9$ (12,461.4Rf), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Maldives is, on average, 30.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Maldives is, on average, 38.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 Rf | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 750.00 Rf | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 150.00 Rf | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 72.50 Rf | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 Rf | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 46.11 Rf | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 21.71 Rf | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.69 Rf | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 27.26 Rf | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 20.97 Rf | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 6.51 Rf | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 25.97 Rf | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.59 Rf | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 41.03 Rf | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 70.14 Rf | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 28.78 Rf | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 23.56 Rf | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 27.22 Rf | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 21.18 Rf | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 12.93 Rf | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 11.24 Rf | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 34.24 Rf | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 9.83 Rf | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 175.00 Rf | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 41.94 Rf | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 70.27 Rf | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 230.00 Rf | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 Rf | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 475.00 Rf | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 Rf | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 Rf | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 127.02 Rf | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.58 Rf | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 500,000.00 Rf | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 466,666.67 Rf | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,100.00 Rf | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 464.29 Rf | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 1,125.00 Rf | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,091.08 Rf | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 325.00 Rf | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 142.50 Rf | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,850.25 Rf | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 47,540.20 Rf | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 557.77 Rf | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 698.45 Rf | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,190.90 Rf | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 807.91 Rf | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,511.11 Rf | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,944.44 Rf | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 29,377.78 Rf | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 22,612.50 Rf | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,753.16 Rf | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,534.72 Rf | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,247.72 Rf | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.00 | |
Prices in Maldives
This country had 245 entries in the past 12 months by 19 different contributors.
Last update: 16 February 2026
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Last update: 16 February 2026
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