Cost of Living in Maldives
Summary of cost of living in Maldives:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,896.6 (Rf44,780.9), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $812.9 (Rf12,567.1), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Maldives is, on average, 30.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Maldives is, on average, 37.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Rf100.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Rf775.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Rf150.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | Rf75.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rf150.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Rf51.67 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Rf23.94 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Rf4.66 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Rf27.27 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Rf20.97 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Rf6.52 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Rf25.98 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Rf44.64 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Rf41.05 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Rf70.17 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Rf28.78 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Rf23.96 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Rf27.22 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Rf21.19 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Rf13.48 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Rf12.73 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Rf34.28 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Rf9.83 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | Rf175.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Rf41.97 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rf70.31 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Rf230.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Rf10.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Rf475.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Rf30.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Rf48.28 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Rf127.30 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Rf14.87 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Rf500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Rf466,666.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Rf2,100.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Rf464.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Rf1,125.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Rf1,091.90 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Rf325.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Rf142.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Rf2,853.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Rf47,586.40 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Rf557.98 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Rf698.73 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Rf1,191.58 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Rf808.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rf13,511.11 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rf9,944.44 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rf29,377.78 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rf22,612.50 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Rf3,757.74 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Rf1,219.04 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Rf12,247.72 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.00 | |
Prices in Maldives
This country had 253 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 6 June 2026
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Last update: 6 June 2026
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