What does groceries cost in Male?

Basic groceries in Male cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($5), apples (1kg) ($4), bananas (1kg) ($4).

What does dining out cost in Male?

Dining out in Male: inexpensive meal ($9), mid-range restaurant meal ($28), coffee ($3).

What does housing cost in Male?

Average monthly rent in Male: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1100), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($649), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1724), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1310).

What does transportation cost in Male?

Transportation costs in Male: public transport ticket ($0.65), monthly transport pass ($29.87), taxi starting fare ($1.95), gasoline per liter ($1.14).

What does utilities cost in Male?

Monthly utilities in Male: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($138), mobile phone plan ($41), internet ($77).

What does entertainment cost in Male?

Entertainment costs in Male: gym membership ($71), movie ticket ($9).

What does personal care cost in Male?

Personal care items in Male: deodorant ($3), shampoo ($4), toothpaste ($2), haircut ($5).

What does clothing cost in Male?

Clothing prices in Male: jeans ($49), dress ($52), sneakers ($88), leather shoes ($66).

What does healthcare cost in Male?

Healthcare costs in Male: cold medicine ($5), antibiotics ($10), doctor visit ($22).

What does education cost in Male?

Education costs in Male: preschool (monthly) ($164), international school (monthly) ($3208).

What does other expenses cost in Male?

Costs in Male include: averageSalary ($1098), tv ($462), microwave ($173), laundryDetergent ($8), cleaning ($7).

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Maldives

Cost of Living in Male

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Last updated:December 13, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$3.79

Bananas 1kg

$3.79

Beef 1kg

$8.87

Bread 500g

$1.54

Chicken Breast 1kg

$4.98

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$6.72

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.97

Eggs (12)

$1.80

Lettuce 1kg

$3.15

Local Cheese 1kg

$8.45

Milk 1L

$1.91

Onions 1kg

$1.20

Oranges 1kg

$4.30

Potatoes 1kg

$1.41

Rice 1kg

$1.44

Tomatoes 1kg

$3.00

Water 1.5L

$0.53

Restaurants & Dining

Coffee

$3.06

Inexpensive Meal

$9.16

Mid-Range Meal

$28.30

Soda (Restaurant)

$1.25

Water

$0.27

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$1,100.26

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$649.35

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$1,723.65

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$1,309.99

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$1.14

Monthly Pass

$29.87

One-way Ticket

$0.65

Taxi (per km)

$1.95

Taxi Start

$1.95

Taxi Trip

$13.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$11.36

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$138.37

Internet

$77.27

Mobile Minute

$0.09

Phone Plan

$41.40

Entertainment

Cinema

$9.25

Gym

$71.42

Tennis Court

$48.70

Personal Care

Deodorant

$3.29

Haircut

$5.43

Shampoo

$3.79

Toilet Paper

$3.16

Toothpaste

$1.82

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$52.09

Jeans

$49.23

Leather Shoes

$65.91

Sneakers

$87.71

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$10.00

Cold Medicine

$4.61

Doctor Visit

$22.00

Education

International School

$3,208.44

Preschool

$163.73

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$1,097.64

Cleaning

$7.00

Laundry Detergent

$8.00

Microwave

$173.00

$462.00

Total Monthly Cost

$3,184

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$2,628

Median rent based on analysis of 11 apartments in December

Minimum$1,571

Maximum$4,455

Groceries

$230

Food Outside

$169

Base Cost

$157

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