Common information

Capital
Male
Currency
Rufiyaa
Population
328 536
Phone code
+960

Cost of living and prices in Maldives

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre660USD/month
in city centre950USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre1,347USD/month
in city centre1,572USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people50 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc10 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg10 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle10 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre12 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass21 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc29,210 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc27,046 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month75 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour27 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair53 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc36 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair110 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair85 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month124 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month44 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom950 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom660 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom1,572 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom1,347 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,451 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,303 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month956 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year13.5

List of largest cities in Maldives

Ratings

Main factors in Maldives

Leisure quality
9.5
Quality of life
6.4
Travelers rating
2.8
English speaking
6.4
Nightlife
2.8
Coworking spaces
2.8
Free WIFI
2.8

Safety in Maldives

Healthcare
3.4
Female friendly
4.6
Friendliness to foreigners
10
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.5
Freedom of the press
4

Comfort in Maldives

Weather comfort
8.9
Availability of air conditioners
6.4
Air quality
10

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Maldives

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Average high, °C 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 12 12
Average temperature, °C 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Average low, °C 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Rain, days 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 1 1 3 1 2 18
Average precipitation, mm. 88 111 81 77 75 22 80 44 75 90 55 69 865
Relative humidity, % 25 25 25 25 25 24 23 24 25 25 25 25 25
Day Length, часов 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Dew point, °C 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 55
Growing degree-day, °C 209 218 209 214 218 202 226 220 226 213 222 216 2594
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 8 9 8 8 8 10 10 9 8 8 8 8 8