Is food in Maldives expensive?

Expect to pay anywhere between $15 (for a pizza) or $40 for a meal at an A La Carte restaurant in your hotel. A meal at the buffet restaurant will normally set you back $30+ plus the cost of any drinks you order INCLUDING bottles of water! Meals in a 5 star resort can cost even more, from $50 per person per meal.



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Almost every resource in the Maldives is imported so you should expect almost everything to be more expensive than you're used to.

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Yes, it is worth it. It is a stunning and unique destination, which also offers incredible services. Surely, the cost does not reflect the quality, but with the above tips, you can make it a value for money trip.

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Verdict: It depends on where you are flying from. For instance, flying to Hawaii from the United States takes less travel time and is budget-friendly. But for the tourists except for native Americans and people from Asian countries, flying to the Maldives is cheaper than Hawaii.

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The amount you tip in Maldives will depend on where you are and what type of services you're buying. As a general rule, expect to tip around 10% of the bill. If you get exceptionally good service, say thank you with a tip closer to 15-20%.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning
You should plan to spend around MVR4,623 ($301) per day on your vacation in the Maldives, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, MVR1,205 ($78) on meals for one day and MVR2,140 ($139) on local transportation.

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Is Bali cheaper than the Maldives? Bali is without a doubt cheaper to visit than The Maldives. Bali offers a huge range of accommodation starting at just $20 a night, up to $1000 or more. Not only is accommodation cheaper but the food and activities are also very budget friendly.

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Widely considered to be the planet's most exclusive holiday destination, the Maldives is home to a string of ultra-luxurious hotels and resorts that embody the ultimate tropical paradise getaway for honeymooners, sun worshipers, discerning travelers, scuba divers and celebrities.

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You should plan to spend around MVR4,623 ($300) per day on your vacation in the Maldives, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, MVR1,205 ($78) on meals for one day and MVR2,140 ($139) on local transportation.

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Generally speaking, if you have had a memorable ride on a small boat with a friendly crew, a modest $5-10 tip is a great compliment. Some of the transfers in the Maldives are private or chartered and the price reflects this, so tipping here is not necessary.

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The cheapest time to visit the Maldives is during the low season, which is May to November. The low season sees hotel rates drop substantially, with free transfers, free nights and room upgrades thrown in regularly.

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Taking cash & cards to the Maldives
If you will be staying at a resort during your stay most bills are settled by credit or debit card or in US dollars rather than the local currency. ATMs are only easily found in Malé City, but all 4 and 5* resorts will accept all major credit cards.

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Respect local customs and dress conservatively, especially when visiting a mosque. Women should cover their heads and shoulders and neither men nor women should wear shorts. Alcoholic drinks are available on the resort islands, but not elsewhere.

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In the Maldives, most of the travel expenses are billed in the major currencies like USD, GBP and EUR, though USD remains the most widely accepted currency in the resort islands, and is even taken by the restaurants and guest houses in some of the Public Islands. Therefore, it's best to carry cash in USD.

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Both the Maldives and Bora Bora are expensive luxury destinations. In general, it will be easier to spend less on a trip to The Maldives. In the Maldives, 3-star accommodations are available that are highly rated, while in Bora Bora there are very few hotels or resorts that are not 5-star luxury resorts.

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The average cost of living in Maldives ($1215) is 46% more expensive than in Thailand ($835). Maldives ranked 49th vs 103rd for Thailand in the list of the most expensive countries in the world.

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