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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.26 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (2.99 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Maldives.

5.26 EUR
2.70 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 3.06 EUR (3.39 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

2.15 EUR
3.06 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.92 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 6.61 EUR (7.33 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Maldives.

18.92 EUR
6.61 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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8.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

16.22 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.7 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.54 EUR (3.93 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Maldives.

15.70 EUR
3.54 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.42 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 5.85 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Maldives.

14.42 EUR
5.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

-
1.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.27 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Maldives.

4.27 EUR
1.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.54 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
11.18 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.52 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.56 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 5.37 EUR (5.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in the United States.

2.56 EUR
5.37 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.85 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Maldives.

3.85 EUR
1.37 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.06 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.22 EUR (9.12 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Maldives.

15.06 EUR
8.22 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.13 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.7 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

1.13 EUR
1.53 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.52 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.11 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Maldives.

3.52 EUR
1.00 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.8 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.78 EUR (3.08 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Maldives.

4.80 EUR
2.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.84 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.09 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Maldives.

3.84 EUR
0.98 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.41 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.97 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Maldives.

7.41 EUR
0.87 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.09 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.63 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.07 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 51% lower in Maldives.

5.63 EUR
2.76 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.25 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.43 EUR (0.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Maldives.

2.25 EUR
0.43 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.7 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.55 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Maldives.

4.70 EUR
2.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.52 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.17 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Maldives.

2.52 EUR
1.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.21 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
2.78 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

9.01 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
4.94 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.82 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.07 EUR (10.06 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Maldives.

10.82 EUR
9.07 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.13 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 29.26 EUR (32.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Maldives.

90.13 EUR
29.26 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.53 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.97 EUR (5.52 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Maldives.

22.53 EUR
4.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.98 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.3 EUR (0.34 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Maldives.

1.98 EUR
0.30 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Maldives - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times more for fuel in the United States than in Maldives.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.91 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Maldives.

0.85 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.83 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.91 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Maldives.

0.83 EUR
0.82 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Maldives - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.29 times more for transportation in the United States than in Maldives.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 116.27 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 19.31 EUR (21.43 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Maldives.

116.27 EUR
19.31 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Maldives.

2.48 EUR
0.59 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.04 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.85 EUR (6.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Maldives.

27.04 EUR
5.85 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.68 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Maldives.

1.68 EUR
1.46 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.06 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.62 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 64% lower in Maldives.

4.06 EUR
1.46 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 16.22 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.17 EUR (7.95 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Maldives.

16.22 EUR
7.17 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 88.56 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 64.38 EUR (71.43 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Maldives.

88.56 EUR
64.38 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.25 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 40.97 EUR (45.45 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the United States.

34.25 EUR
40.97 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Maldives - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.72 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 3425 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 797.01 EUR (884.29 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Maldives.

3 425 EUR
797.01 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 2145 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 559.25 EUR (620.49 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Maldives.

2 145 EUR
559.25 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 6394 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1593 EUR (1767.16 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Maldives.

6 394 EUR
1 593 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 3702 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1261 EUR (1399.05 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Maldives.

3 702 EUR
1 261 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Maldives - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.14 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 12869 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2497 EUR (2770.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Maldives.

12 869 EUR
2 497 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 8360 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1634 EUR (1812.77 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Maldives.

8 360 EUR
1 634 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Maldives - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.95 times higher than in Maldives.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5405 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 777.91 EUR (863.1 USD) in Maldives. The average salary is 85.6% lower in Maldives.

5 405 EUR
777.91 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

93.5 EUR
-

Two stars

132 EUR
115 EUR

Three stars

176 EUR
132 EUR

Four stars

227 EUR
235 EUR

Five stars

542 EUR
-

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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