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Maldives

Maldives

World-class diving with a genuine two-tier reality — expensive resort islands vs. real budget local-island access.

In Maldives, a mid-range month runs about $1,846 (MVR 28,507) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Cheaper day to day than about 85% of cities

Internet5.9/10

Faster internet than about 60% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.6/10

Better coworking than about 50% of cities

English7/10

More English-friendly than about 55% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness6.8/10

Better wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

35 categories for Maldives, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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