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About Malé

Malé, Maldives 🏝️ is a compact, lively capital with strong internet in many hotels/cafés and easy access to island life. It’s best for digital nomads who want a tropical base with modern services, but space is tight, costs are high, and traffic can feel hectic. Great for short stays, remote work with a view, and weekend island-hopping ✈️🌊

Through the year

Best in February (67) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 174 mm Feb: 41 mm Mar: 117 mm Apr: 123 mm May: 265 mm Jun: 84 mm Jul: 171 mm Aug: 181 mm Sep: 193 mm Oct: 221 mm Nov: 257 mm Dec: 232 mm Jan: 28°C / 26°C Feb: 28°C / 27°C Mar: 29°C / 27°C Apr: 29°C / 27°C May: 29°C / 27°C Jun: 29°C / 27°C Jul: 29°C / 27°C Aug: 29°C / 27°C Sep: 29°C / 27°C Oct: 29°C / 27°C Nov: 28°C / 26°C Dec: 28°C / 26°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.1
Internet Speed 7.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Safety 8.0
Weather 6.6
Accommodation Cost 2.3
Nomad Friendly 5.2
Female Friendly 6.4
Updated 1 month ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Malé
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $583.13 per month
Coworking Space $259.17 per month
Beer $3.24 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $9.72 per meal
Mobile Plan $19.44 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $58.31 per month
Coffee $1.94 per cup
Monthly Transport Pass $19.44 per month

Other cities in Maldives

Other cities in Maldives
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Hulhumalé $3,544 5.4 Compare
2 Maafushi $1,837 5.2 Compare
3 Thulusdhoo $2,864 5.2 Compare
4 Dhiffushi $1,749 5.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Himmafushi MV Maldives $2,881 4.8 Compare
2 Maafushi MV Maldives $1,837 5.2 Compare
3 Huraa MV Maldives $1,885 4.7 Compare
4 Hulhumalé MV Maldives $3,544 5.4 Compare

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