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Cities/Malé

Malé

Maldives

The compact capital of the Maldives, a densely packed island city surrounded by impossibly turquoise waters, famous for its colorful mosques, fish markets, and gateway to luxury resort atolls.

Population: 253K
Avg Income: $ 17K/yr
Avg. Temp: 28°C
Area: 8 km²
MVR
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45
Average

#116 of 250

10% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 688

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 101

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 66

per month

Restaurants

$ 215

per month

Transportation

$ 66

per month

Utilities

$ 141

per month

Entertainment

$ 69

per month

Healthcare

$ 12

per month

Clothing

$ 19

per month