Malé, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1216
4.177987, 73.510738
Nomad Score:
48%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.75
$1,200.50
$80.30
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.25
$150.65
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.45
$60.95
$5.95
|
Daily rate for short-term usage |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$180.40
$350.90
$15.80
|
Daily cost for meals at home |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.60
$100.35
$10.50
|
Daily car rental or taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$70.30
$250.75
$25.95
|
Daily cost for dining at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.20
$200.40
$40.75
|
Daily cost for activities and excursions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Typically not needed for short stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$150.00
$1.50
|
Per day for visa on arrival |
| Total |
$792.95
$2,664.50
$180.75
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,325.45
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$140.75
Prices can vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.15
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$6.30
Imported brands are higher priced than local options.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.50
Local eateries are cheaper than tourist spots.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.95
Prices at international chains like McDonald's.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.60
Imported and can fluctuate with shipping costs.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.85
Local bakeries might offer slightly lower prices.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.60
Price for UHT milk; fresh milk is less common.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.20
Staple food, widely available.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.75
Prices are for imported options.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.90
Less common than chicken, often imported.
per kg
🚕 Taxi Start
$2.00
Base fare; additional charges apply per km.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.90
Cost per km after initial fare.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$45.00
Limited options, primarily for bus services.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.18
Price can fluctuate with global oil market.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$12.50
Basic monthly plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$95.25
High-speed plans are relatively expensive.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$52.75
Varies by facility and included services.
per month
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$9.30
Standard ticket for a regular screening.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$44.95
Prices for international brand jeans.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$36.20
Average price in local boutiques.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$65.40
Price for branded sports shoes.
per pair