Cost of Living in Male
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Male, Maldives.
Overall, the cost of living in Male is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 32 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)40
Groceries index34
Dining out index32
Transport index24
Utilities index29
Median annual salary$12,000
Minimum wage$2.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$350
Est. monthly healthcare premium$60
YoY inflation3.0%
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