📉Cheapest priced cityFuvahmulah$568 essentials/mo
📈Priciest priced cityMalé$1,198 essentials/mo
🏠Average 1-bed outside centre$478across 2 priced cities
🌍Fuvahmulah vs the worldCheaper than 77%of the 976 priced cities we track
🛂Tourist stay signal30 days free on arrival, and the only paperwork is the IMUGA declaration filed within 96 hours of the flight. Bringing alcohol or a bible in is illegal. As of 2026-09.
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Fuvahmulah | $568 | 146.3 atoll | $259 | $323 | $90 | $0 | $200 | $19 | $657 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malé | $1,198 | 187.5 atoll | $698 | $948 | $130 | $148 | $191 | $31 | $827 |
Single person, USD. Data updated September 8, 2026.
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