Cost of Living in Male
Summary of cost of living in Male, Maldives:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,871.7$ (44,367.2Rf), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 800.7$ (12,370.2Rf), excluding rent.
- Male is 42.4% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Male is, on average, 63.9% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 92.50 Rf | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 550.00 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) | 75.00 Rf | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 43.57 Rf | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 23.41 Rf | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.95 Rf | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 30.58 Rf | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 21.62 Rf | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 9.70 Rf | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 27.64 Rf | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 44.39 Rf | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 43.66 Rf | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 66.13 Rf | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 28.35 Rf | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 24.76 Rf | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 30.05 Rf | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 19.83 Rf | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 13.99 Rf | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 11.82 Rf | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 36.59 Rf | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 8.75 Rf | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 190.88 Rf | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 41.97 Rf | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 30.30 Rf | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 232.50 Rf | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 Rf | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 Rf | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 Rf | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 48.28 Rf | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 154.50 Rf | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 14.32 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) | 453,000.00 Rf | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,900.00 Rf | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 458.33 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 | 1,164.69 Rf | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 525.00 Rf | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 150.00 Rf | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,965.62 Rf | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 50,722.50 Rf | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 627.25 Rf | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 765.12 Rf | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,311.75 Rf | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 809.79 Rf | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 13,942.86 Rf | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 10,642.86 Rf | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 31,342.86 Rf | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 23,700.00 Rf | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,239.62 Rf | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,719.33 Rf | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,318.35 Rf | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.00 | |
Prices in Male
This city had 199 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 18 January 2026
Last update: 18 January 2026
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