Places · Maldives
The best places to live in Maldives
Arcadia scores 11 places in Maldives, from Maafushi at about $1,300 a month to Malé at about $1,750. 11 are by the sea. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Maldives
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 11 places Arcadia scores in Maldives, not the whole country.
All 11 places in Maldives
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Maldives?
Across the 11 places Arcadia scores in Maldives the median is about $1,400 a month for one person, from Maafushi at around $1,300 to Malé at around $1,750. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Maldives?
Maafushi, at about $1,300 a month. It is the cheapest of the 11 places Arcadia scores in Maldives, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Maldives has the best internet?
Malé, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 11 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Maldives?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Malé. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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