Maldives · Asia
Malé
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideExpensive island capital; many nomads base on cheaper local islands.
Monthly cost
$2,300Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,550/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
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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Getting in — Maldives
Full Maldives guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Tourist Visa on Arrival
30 days (free); extendable to 90 days
Student Visa
Length of the course, renewable
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Malé at a glance
Malé, Maldives costs about $2,300 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 52% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,200 and the smallest is transport at $80. In our data internet averages 35 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Hulhumale at $1,950 a month to Seoul at $2,200.
Costs verified on November 4, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Malé
How much does it cost to live in Malé?
A solo remote worker in Malé, Maldives spends an estimated $2,300 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Malé?
Rent in Malé is an estimated $1,200 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Malé?
Internet in Malé averages 35 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Malé?
A coworking space in Malé costs an estimated $150 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Malé safe?
Malé has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Malé's nomad score?
Malé scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.