Wikipedia: Malé
Asia
Maldives
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About Maldives
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$737
Family of 4 / mo
$1,884
Internet
12.1Mbps
Interest rate
7%
Inflation
1.4%
Population
0.59M
The Maldives is a beautiful island country located in the Indian Ocean, known for its stunning beaches and clear blue waters. Made up of around 1,190 small islands, it is famous for its white sand and vibrant coral reefs, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to relax and enjoy water activities like snorkeling and diving. The Maldives has a warm tropical climate, which means it's sunny and warm most of the year.
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Maldives, Maldives
Trust 47USD $21,421 / mo · single, excl. rent
Male, Maldives
Trust 47USD $1,625 / mo · single, excl. rent
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $97.43
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $55.73
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $53.72
- Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $95.76
Financial
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $1,122
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.84
Food - Beverages
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $7.43
- CappuccinoroughUSD $3.38
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.78
- Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.47
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $4.06
Food - Dining
- Fast Food ComboroughUSD $12.17
- Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $46.08
- Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $6.45
Food - Grocery
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $4.01
- White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $1.31
- Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $11.81
- Dozen EggsroughUSD $2.05
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $5.11
- Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $8.77
- Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $21.94
- Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $4.13
- Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $4.04
- Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $9.25
- Oranges (1 kg)roughUSD $4.34
- Tomatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $3.9
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $340.32
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $227.65
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,146
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $768.04
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $2,402
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,799
Leisure
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $5.27
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $92.89
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $4,506
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $206.28
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $10.53
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $10.98
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $61,443
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $45,351
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $2.19
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $3.53
- One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.76
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $62.15
Utilities (Monthly)
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $204.4
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $122.89
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