Travel budget in Maldives

Maldives: calculate your travel budget

Maldives: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Maldives for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 146 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.5 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2335* (35784 MVR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 232 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 4423* (67788 MVR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 332 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 6736* (103236 MVR)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Maldives in 2024

Cost of living: Maldives VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Maldives in 2024 is 3% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Maldives by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Maldives compared to the national average.

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Local prices in Maldives by expense type

Maldives: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Maldives costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.5/person
($ 3.9 to $ 10)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 34)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 7.9 to $ 15)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.7)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 8.5 for 330ml
( $ 8.5)

144% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1 to $ 5.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Maldives: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Maldives is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 285/night
($ 29 to $ 1204)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 244/night
($ 48 to $ 792)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 220/night
($ 73 to $ 835)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 444/night
($ 179 to $ 1018)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 901/night
($ 412 to $ 2226)

102% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 256/month
($ 43 to $ 932)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 391/month
($ 196 to $ 822)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 629/month
($ 171 to $ 1206)

200% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 283/month
($ 136 to $ 642)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 605/month
($ 343 to $ 1090)

189% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Maldives: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Maldives costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

69% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 7.9)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Maldives: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Maldives costs 27% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.1)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Maldives: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Maldives is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.5/ticket
($ 6.5 to $ 10)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 34/hr
($ 14 to $ 53)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Maldives: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Maldives costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.2/pack
($ 6.5 to $ 8.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 47
($ 18 to $ 99)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 20 to $ 60)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Male
Sydney → Male
Sydney → Male
$ 818
(fair price: $ 699)
Melbourne → Male
Melbourne → Male
Melbourne → Male
$ 845
(fair price: $ 707)
New York City → Male
New York City → Male
New York City → Male
$ 1225
(fair price: $ 1037)
Manchester → Male
Manchester → Male
Manchester → Male
$ 992
(fair price: $ 808)
London → Male
London → Male
London → Male
$ 966
(fair price: $ 720)
Los Angeles → Male
Los Angeles  → Male
Los Angeles  → Male
$ 1205
(fair price: $ 988)

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About the information on the cost of living in Maldives

The information about the cost of living in Maldives shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Maldives updated on 08-11-2024.

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