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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 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.46 EUR (4.07 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Maldives.

6.31 EUR
3.46 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 3.17 EUR (3.72 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

2.14 EUR
3.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.97 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.45 EUR (9.92 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Maldives.

16.97 EUR
8.45 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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8.26 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.32 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.23 EUR (6.14 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Maldives.

13.69 EUR
5.23 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.17 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 6.75 EUR (7.93 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Maldives.

16.17 EUR
6.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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2.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.6 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Maldives.

6.12 EUR
1.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

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6.93 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.27 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 16% lower in Maldives.

2.50 EUR
2.10 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.26 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Maldives.

4.26 EUR
1.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.6 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.42 EUR (8.72 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Maldives.

14.60 EUR
7.42 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
1.47 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Maldives.

3.41 EUR
1.01 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.24 EUR (3.8 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Maldives.

4.87 EUR
3.24 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.46 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 61% lower in Maldives.

3.18 EUR
1.24 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Maldives.

7.04 EUR
0.97 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.64 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.98 EUR (3.51 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 45% lower in Maldives.

5.42 EUR
2.98 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Maldives.

2.12 EUR
0.54 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Maldives - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.73 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Maldives.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.95 EUR (3.46 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Maldives.

4.99 EUR
2.95 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Maldives.

2.81 EUR
1.29 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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4.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.21 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
6.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.21 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.26 EUR (9.71 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Maldives.

10.21 EUR
8.26 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.15 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 41.32 EUR (48.54 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Maldives.

119.15 EUR
41.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 5.1 EUR (5.99 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77% lower in Maldives.

22.13 EUR
5.10 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Maldives.

2.17 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 4.7 times more for transportation in the United States than in Maldives.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.34 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 23.95 EUR (28.14 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Maldives.

112.34 EUR
23.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Maldives.

2.47 EUR
0.55 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.75 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 5.51 EUR (6.47 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Maldives.

35.75 EUR
5.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 10.8% lower in Maldives.

1.85 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.94 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Maldives.

4.25 EUR
1.65 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 17.02 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 7.85 EUR (9.22 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Maldives.

17.02 EUR
7.85 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.28 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 64.73 EUR (76.05 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Maldives.

134.28 EUR
64.73 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.32 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 30.3 EUR (35.6 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Maldives.

55.32 EUR
30.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Maldives - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.26 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 3453 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 844.66 EUR (992.45 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Maldives.

3 453 EUR
844.66 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 2164 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 581.48 EUR (683.21 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Maldives.

2 164 EUR
581.48 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 6997 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1398 EUR (1642.39 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 80% lower in Maldives.

6 997 EUR
1 398 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 4448 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1177 EUR (1383.5 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Maldives.

4 448 EUR
1 177 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Maldives - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.61 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 14771 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2391 EUR (2809.31 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Maldives.

14 771 EUR
2 391 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 10363 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 909.99 EUR (1069.2 USD) in Maldives. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Maldives.

10 363 EUR
909.99 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Maldives - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 4.93 times higher than in Maldives.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4379 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 888.72 EUR (1044.21 USD) in Maldives. The average salary is 79.7% lower in Maldives.

4 379 EUR
888.72 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.3 EUR
-

Two stars

124 EUR
109 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
125 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

512 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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