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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 2.29 times less for grocery shopping in Maldives than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.75 EUR (2.98 USD) in Maldives and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.8% lower in Maldives.

2.75 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.11 EUR (3.38 USD) in Maldives and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

3.11 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.72 EUR (7.31 USD) in Maldives and 19.32 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Maldives.

6.72 EUR
19.32 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

8.93 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
16.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.6 EUR (3.92 USD) in Maldives and 16.03 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Maldives.

3.60 EUR
16.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 5.96 EUR (6.47 USD) in Maldives and 14.72 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Maldives.

5.96 EUR
14.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.95 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.79 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) for 12 eggs in Maldives and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Maldives.

1.40 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.62 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

11.37 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
23.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.46 EUR (5.93 USD) in Maldives and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in the United States.

5.46 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.39 EUR (1.51 USD) in Maldives and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Maldives.

1.39 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.36 EUR (9.09 USD) in Maldives and 15.38 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Maldives.

8.36 EUR
15.38 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.56 EUR (1.69 USD) in Maldives and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in the United States.

1.56 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.02 EUR (1.11 USD) in Maldives and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Maldives.

1.02 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.07 USD) in Maldives and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Maldives.

2.83 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in Maldives and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Maldives.

1.00 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Maldives and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Maldives.

0.89 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.81 EUR (3.06 USD) in Maldives and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Maldives.

2.81 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.43 EUR (0.47 USD) in Maldives and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Maldives.

0.43 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Maldives vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.83 times less for meals in restaurants in Maldives than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.34 EUR (2.54 USD) in Maldives and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Maldives.

2.34 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Maldives and 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Maldives.

1.07 EUR
2.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.36 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.83 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.20 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

5.03 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.23 EUR (10.03 USD) in Maldives and 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Maldives.

9.23 EUR
11.04 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.78 EUR (32.36 USD) in Maldives and 92.02 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Maldives.

29.78 EUR
92.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.06 EUR (5.5 USD) in Maldives and 23.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Maldives.

5.06 EUR
23.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Maldives and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Maldives.

0.31 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Maldives vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times less for fuel in Maldives than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in Maldives and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12% lower in Maldives.

0.88 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.93 USD) in Maldives and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Maldives vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.3 times less for transportation in Maldives than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 19.66 EUR (21.36 USD) in Maldives and 118.71 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Maldives.

19.66 EUR
118.71 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.6 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Maldives.

0.60 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.96 EUR (6.47 USD) in Maldives and 27.61 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Maldives.

5.96 EUR
27.61 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.49 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Maldives.

1.49 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.49 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Maldives.

1.49 EUR
4.14 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 7.3 EUR (7.93 USD) in Maldives and 16.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Maldives.

7.30 EUR
16.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 65.52 EUR (71.2 USD) in Maldives and 90.42 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Maldives.

65.52 EUR
90.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 41.69 EUR (45.31 USD) in Maldives and 34.97 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in the United States.

41.69 EUR
34.97 EUR

Flats for rent

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Maldives vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.73 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 811.1 EUR (881.42 USD) in Maldives and 3497 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Maldives.

811.10 EUR
3 497 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 569.14 EUR (618.48 USD) in Maldives and 2190 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Maldives.

569.14 EUR
2 190 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 1621 EUR (1761.44 USD) in Maldives and 6528 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Maldives.

1 621 EUR
6 528 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 1283 EUR (1394.52 USD) in Maldives and 3780 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Maldives.

1 283 EUR
3 780 EUR

Flats for sale

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Maldives vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.16 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 2541 EUR (2761.68 USD) in Maldives and 13139 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Maldives.

2 541 EUR
13 139 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 1663 EUR (1806.91 USD) in Maldives and 8535 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Maldives.

1 663 EUR
8 535 EUR

Salary

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Maldives vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Maldives is 6.97 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 791.67 EUR (860.3 USD) in Maldives and 5519 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.7% lower in Maldives.

791.67 EUR
5 519 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
104 EUR

Two stars

90.2 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

103 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

151 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

380 EUR
507 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Maldives: 19 cities, 164 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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