Cost of Living in Maldives

Summary of cost of living in Maldives:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 5.52 $ 4.22-9.74
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 41.23 $ 22.73-93.32
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 9.74 $ 7.47-15.00
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) 3.25 $ 2.27-9.74
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) 5.00 $ 4.22-9.74
Cappuccino (regular) 3.02 $ 1.43-5.52
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.39 $ 0.97-3.64
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.32 $ 0.26-0.53
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 6.74 $ 4.92-8.60
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 1.30 $ 0.88-2.95
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.44 $ 0.15-0.88
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.59 $ 1.17-2.34
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.36 $ 1.33-7.66
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.09 $ 1.06-2.65
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 3.91 $ 2.50-5.89
Apples (1 lb) 1.62 $ 0.74-2.92
Banana (1 lb) 1.52 $ 0.88-2.92
Oranges (1 lb) 1.55 $ 0.53-2.65
Tomato (1 lb) 1.46 $ 0.59-1.91
Potato (1 lb) 0.55 $ 0.44-0.88
Onion (1 lb) 0.49 $ 0.35-0.88
Lettuce (1 head) 3.25 $ 1.04-7.79
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.48 $ 0.32-0.97
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) 9.74 $ 4.87-25.00
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.16 $ 1.30-2.60
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) 11.74 $ 1.30-16.23
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 7.14 $ 6.49-8.12
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.65 $ 0.45-0.97
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 21.43 $ 19.48-29.22
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1.62 $ 1.62-1.95
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.61 $ 2.61-3.14
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 8.12 $ 4.87-12.99
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.76 $ 3.44-4.18
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 38,961.04 $ 38,961.04-38,961.04
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 28,138.53 $ 25,974.03-25,974.03
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 133.58 $ 77.92-194.81
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 46.27 $ 29.22-48.70
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 87.26 $ 42.21-136.36
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 72.73 $ 22.73-116.88
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 32.47 $ 12.99-51.95
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 7.95 $ 6.49-9.74
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 144.66 $ 77.92-194.81
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 2,448.05 $ 1,785.71-6,233.77
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 46.74 $ 29.22-97.40
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 38.96 $ 19.16-77.92
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 96.68 $ 42.21-162.34
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 87.66 $ 71.43-97.40
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 996.97 $ 844.16-1,298.70
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 702.11 $ 584.42-1,038.96
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,663.96 $ 1,298.70-2,272.73
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,349.21 $ 1,168.83-1,948.05
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 228.58 $ 194.80-292.21
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 164.90 $ 120.65-241.30
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 987.55 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 13.50 10.00-18.00

Prices in Maldives

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Last update: May 2024
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