Hulhumale

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Hulhumale

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Costs last verified

Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$1,950
Rent
$90046%
Food
$52027%
Transport
$402%
Coworking
$1106%
Other
$38019%
Cheaper than 29% of our costed cities

Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $1,310/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety8/10
Internet80 Mbps
Nomad score5/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Maldives.

Healthcare

Hospital care is concentrated in Malé (public IGMH; private ADK and Tree Top hospitals); atoll health centres are basic and serious cases are often flown to Sri Lanka or India.

Taxes

Resident individuals are taxable on worldwide income including foreign income, but the first MVR 720,000 (~USD 46,700) per year is taxed at 0% and pensions from the Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme are exempt.

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82SCORE

30 days (free); extendable to 90 days

Student

Student Visa

57SCORE

Length of the course, renewable

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Hulhumale at a glance

Hulhumale, Maldives costs about $1,950 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 46% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $900 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 80 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Fukuoka at $1,875 a month to Osaka at $2,050.

Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Hulhumale

How much does it cost to live in Hulhumale?

A solo remote worker in Hulhumale, Maldives spends an estimated $1,950 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Hulhumale?

Rent in Hulhumale is an estimated $900 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Hulhumale?

Internet in Hulhumale averages 80 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Hulhumale?

A coworking space in Hulhumale costs an estimated $110 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Hulhumale safe?

Hulhumale has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Hulhumale's nomad score?

Hulhumale scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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