Travel budget and cost of living in Male (Maldives) how much does a trip cost?

Male travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Male

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Male for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Male compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Male in 2024 is 7% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Male in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Male by expense type

Restaurant budget in Male

Lunch

$ 5.6/person
($ 4.2 to $ 10)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 14/person
($ 10 to $ 33)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 7.8 to $ 17)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.7 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 9.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 5.9)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Male

1-star hotel

$ 210/night
($ 210 to $ 1383)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

2-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 48 to $ 768)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 56 to $ 1103)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

4-star hotel

$ 354/night
($ 80 to $ 1070)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 376/night
($ 57 to $ 1541)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 67/month
($ 67 to $ 67)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 227/month
($ 66 to $ 814)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 595/month
($ 69 to $ 1390)

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195% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Cottage or guest house

$ 236/month
($ 89 to $ 794)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 539/month
($ 122 to $ 1366)

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170% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Male

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.6/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2.3)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 5.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 7.8)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Male

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 2/km
($ 1.6 to $ 2)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2
($ 2 to $ 2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Male

Cinema

$ 8.6/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 10)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 47/hr
($ 33 to $ 53)

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121% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Male

Cigarettes

$ 7.1/pack
($ 6.5 to $ 7.8)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 46
($ 17 to $ 66)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 30 to $ 59)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Male

$ 789
(fair price: $ 669)

Los Angeles → Male

$ 1174
(fair price: $ 964)

London → Male

$ 962
(fair price: $ 711)

New York City → Male

$ 1199
(fair price: $ 1019)

Dublin → Male

$ 856
(fair price: $ 689)

Melbourne → Male

$ 815
(fair price: $ 682)

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