Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Maldives
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Economic & Living Costs in Maldives
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
70-200 MVR
Avg: 135 MVR
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
450-1800 MVR
Avg: 1125 MVR
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
130-160 MVR
Avg: 145 MVR
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
30.92-180 MVR
Avg: 105.46 MVR
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
9000-20000 MVR
Avg: 14500 MVR
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
6000-15000 MVR
Avg: 10500 MVR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
20000-38000 MVR
Avg: 29000 MVR
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
15000-30000 MVR
Avg: 22500 MVR
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
5-12.37 MVR
Avg: 8.68 MVR
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
25-140 MVR
Avg: 82.5 MVR
Monthly Transport Pass
434.78-618.4 MVR
Avg: 526.59 MVR
Gasoline (1L)
13-17 MVR
Avg: 15 MVR
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
1500-3000 MVR
Avg: 2250 MVR
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
600-1500 MVR
Avg: 1050 MVR
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
386.5-600 MVR
Avg: 493.25 MVR
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
20.52-35 MVR
Avg: 27.76 MVR
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
15-35.51 MVR
Avg: 25.26 MVR
Eggs (12)
18-36 MVR
Avg: 27 MVR
Local Cheese (1kg)
50-123.68 MVR
Avg: 86.84 MVR
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
350-1500 MVR
Avg: 925 MVR
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
100-500 MVR
Avg: 300 MVR
Cinema Ticket
100-160 MVR
Avg: 130 MVR
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
2000-6111.67 MVR
Avg: 4055.83 MVR
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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