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Cost of Living & Prices:
Maldives vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Maldives vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.17 times less for grocery shopping in Maldives than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.5 EUR (4.08 USD) in Maldives and 6.35 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Maldives.

3.50 EUR
6.35 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.2 EUR (3.73 USD) in Maldives and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

3.20 EUR
2.16 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.53 EUR (9.96 USD) in Maldives and 17.09 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Maldives.

8.53 EUR
17.09 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

8.35 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
15.43 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.28 EUR (6.16 USD) in Maldives and 13.78 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Maldives.

5.28 EUR
13.78 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.82 EUR (7.95 USD) in Maldives and 16.28 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Maldives.

6.82 EUR
16.28 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.86 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.50 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) for 12 eggs in Maldives and 6.16 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Maldives.

1.38 EUR
6.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.27 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.00 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.42 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in Maldives and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Maldives.

2.12 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Maldives and 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Maldives.

1.32 EUR
4.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.49 EUR (8.74 USD) in Maldives and 14.71 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Maldives.

7.49 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in Maldives and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the United States.

1.48 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Maldives and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Maldives.

1.02 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in Maldives and 4.9 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Maldives.

3.27 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Maldives and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Maldives.

1.25 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.98 EUR (1.14 USD) in Maldives and 7.09 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Maldives.

0.98 EUR
7.09 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.70 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.01 EUR (3.52 USD) in Maldives and 5.46 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Maldives.

3.01 EUR
5.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Maldives and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Maldives.

0.54 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Maldives vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.72 times less for meals in restaurants in Maldives than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.98 EUR (3.47 USD) in Maldives and 5.02 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.6% lower in Maldives.

2.98 EUR
5.02 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Maldives and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Maldives.

1.30 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.86 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

4.17 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
10.28 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.75 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.35 EUR (9.74 USD) in Maldives and 10.28 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Maldives.

8.35 EUR
10.28 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.74 EUR (48.7 USD) in Maldives and 119.99 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Maldives.

41.74 EUR
119.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.15 EUR (6.01 USD) in Maldives and 22.28 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Maldives.

5.15 EUR
22.28 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Maldives and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Maldives.

0.31 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Maldives vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.08 times less for fuel in Maldives than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.77 EUR (0.9 USD) in Maldives and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Maldives.

0.77 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Maldives and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Maldives.

0.75 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Maldives vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.69 times less for transportation in Maldives than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 24.2 EUR (28.23 USD) in Maldives and 113.13 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Maldives.

24.20 EUR
113.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Maldives.

0.56 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.57 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives and 36 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Maldives.

5.57 EUR
36.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Maldives and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Maldives.

1.67 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Maldives and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in Maldives.

1.67 EUR
4.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Maldives vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.93 EUR (9.25 USD) in Maldives and 17.14 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Maldives.

7.93 EUR
17.14 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 65.39 EUR (76.3 USD) in Maldives and 135.22 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Maldives.

65.39 EUR
135.22 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 30.61 EUR (35.71 USD) in Maldives and 55.71 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Maldives.

30.61 EUR
55.71 EUR

Flats for rent

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Maldives vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.25 times less for renting an apartment in Maldives than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 853.33 EUR (995.67 USD) in Maldives and 3478 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Maldives.

853.33 EUR
3 478 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 587.44 EUR (685.43 USD) in Maldives and 2180 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Maldives.

587.44 EUR
2 180 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1412 EUR (1647.73 USD) in Maldives and 7046 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Maldives.

1 412 EUR
7 046 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1190 EUR (1387.99 USD) in Maldives and 4479 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Maldives.

1 190 EUR
4 479 EUR

Flats for sale

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Maldives vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.59 times less for buying an apartment in Maldives than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2416 EUR (2818.43 USD) in Maldives and 14874 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Maldives.

2 416 EUR
14 874 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 919.32 EUR (1072.68 USD) in Maldives and 10435 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Maldives.

919.32 EUR
10 435 EUR

Salary

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Maldives vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Maldives is 4.91 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 897.83 EUR (1047.6 USD) in Maldives and 4410 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 79.6% lower in Maldives.

897.83 EUR
4 410 EUR

Hotels

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Maldives vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
88.9 EUR

Two stars

110 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

126 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

223 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

-
515 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Maldives: 13 cities, 107 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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