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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Maldives

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.49 EUR (4.08 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 45% lower in Maldives.

6.34 EUR
3.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3.19 EUR (3.73 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in the United States.

2.15 EUR
3.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.05 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.51 EUR (9.96 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Maldives.

17.05 EUR
8.51 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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8.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.39 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.75 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.27 EUR (6.16 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Maldives.

13.75 EUR
5.27 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.24 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 6.8 EUR (7.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Maldives.

16.24 EUR
6.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.86 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.50 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.61 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Maldives.

6.15 EUR
1.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.26 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.98 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.37 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in Maldives.

2.51 EUR
2.12 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Maldives.

4.28 EUR
1.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.67 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.48 EUR (8.74 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 49% lower in Maldives.

14.67 EUR
7.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.36 EUR
1.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Maldives.

3.43 EUR
1.02 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Maldives.

4.89 EUR
3.26 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Maldives.

3.20 EUR
1.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.14 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Maldives.

7.07 EUR
0.98 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.01 EUR (3.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Maldives.

5.45 EUR
3.01 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.13 EUR
0.54 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.97 EUR (3.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Maldives.

5.01 EUR
2.97 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.51 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Maldives.

2.82 EUR
1.30 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.84 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.26 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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6.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.26 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.33 EUR (9.74 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Maldives.

10.26 EUR
8.33 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.7 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 41.64 EUR (48.7 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Maldives.

119.70 EUR
41.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.23 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 5.14 EUR (6.01 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Maldives.

22.23 EUR
5.14 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Maldives.

2.18 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Maldives - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times more for fuel in the United States than in Maldives.

Diesel 1L

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

0.84 EUR
0.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Maldives.

0.79 EUR
0.75 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.86 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 24.14 EUR (28.23 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Maldives.

112.86 EUR
24.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Maldives.

2.48 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.91 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Maldives.

35.91 EUR
5.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.86 EUR
1.67 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Maldives.

4.27 EUR
1.67 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.1 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 7.91 EUR (9.25 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Maldives.

17.10 EUR
7.91 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.89 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 65.23 EUR (76.3 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Maldives.

134.89 EUR
65.23 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.57 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 30.53 EUR (35.71 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Maldives.

55.57 EUR
30.53 EUR

Flats for rent

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

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 3469 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 851.27 EUR (995.67 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Maldives.

3 469 EUR
851.27 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 2174 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 586.03 EUR (685.43 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 73% lower in Maldives.

2 174 EUR
586.03 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 7029 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1409 EUR (1647.73 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80% lower in Maldives.

7 029 EUR
1 409 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 4469 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1187 EUR (1387.99 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Maldives.

4 469 EUR
1 187 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Maldives - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.59 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than 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 14838 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2410 EUR (2818.43 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Maldives.

14 838 EUR
2 410 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 10410 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 917.11 EUR (1072.68 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Maldives.

10 410 EUR
917.11 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4399 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 895.67 EUR (1047.6 USD) in Maldives. The average salary is 79.6% lower in Maldives.

4 399 EUR
895.67 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.7 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
110 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
126 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
223 EUR

Five stars

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

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