Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Maldives

Cappuccino (regular)

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

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 0.91 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Maldives.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 21.35 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Maldives.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 7.92 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 56% lower in Maldives.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 45.28 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 16.1% lower 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 3800 USD in the United States and 880.85 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Maldives.

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1760 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Maldives.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14278 USD in the United States and 2760 USD in Maldives. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Maldives.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 859.75 USD in Maldives. The average salary is 85.7% lower in Maldives.