Cost of Living Guide · MaldivesCost of Living Guide in Maldives
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses
The Maldives has a moderately high cost of living for Asia, with overall costs including rent about 25% higher than the Asia average, consumer prices excluding rent 16% above the regional average, and rent specifically 52% more expensive than typical in Asia. It offers good value for expats due to its high quality of life, though expenses can vary greatly between local island living and urban or resort lifestyles. No home country comparison available.
Estimated Monthly Budget
The Maldives provides solid value for expats seeking paradise living, despite being 25% pricier overall than the Asia average—ideal for remote workers with Quality of Life Index around 104, but budget carefully for housing and imports.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
Monthly Transport Pass
Gasoline (1L)
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
Milk (1L)
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
Eggs (12)
Local Cheese (1kg)
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
Cinema Ticket
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
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