Prices and Cost of Living in Maldives

Food and beverage prices in Maldives

Popular food products found on store shelves in Maldives include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 17.11 MVR (1.11 USD) for a kilo of onions to 113 MVR (7.33 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 14.92 MVR (0.97 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 23.36 MVR (1.52 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 52.22 MVR (3.39 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 46.11 MVR (2.99 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 7.29 MVR (0.47 USD). Dairy prices in Maldives, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 26.16 MVR (1.7 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 140 MVR (9.12 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 60.5 MVR (3.93 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 23.45 MVR (1.52 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 47.22 MVR (3.07 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Maldives vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 39.23 MVR (2.55 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 17.98 MVR (1.17 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 155 MVR (10.06 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 500 MVR (32.47 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 85 MVR (5.52 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Maldives?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 10 MVR (0.65 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 330 MVR (21.43 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 25 MVR (1.62 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 25 MVR (1.62 USD).

Fuel prices in Maldives

Average fuel prices in Maldives are 14.03 MVR (0.91 USD) per liter of gasoline and 13.97 MVR (0.91 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maldives?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Maldives varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 9556 MVR (620 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 13618 MVR (884 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 42668 MVR (2771 USD) per square meter.