What budget for activities and outings Maldives?

The Maldives is one of the most expensive destinations in the world. Since the 1990s, the country has made a 180° turn towards luxury tourism. It is necessary to count at least 200 US$ for a night in average season and 500 US$ in high season. The only solution to reduce the budget is to go to a local island. The night is generally around 80 US$ for a double room with breakfast. But be careful with the cost of the transfer. The further away the island is from Malé, the more expensive the transfer will be.

While holidays in the Maldives are expensive, there are a few activities that you can enjoy at no extra cost. Sunbathing on a sunbed with your eyes in the blue of the lagoon is the first of them. We also recommend that you buy fins, mask and snorkel so that you can splash around in the lagoon in search of reef sharks, rays and colourful fish. Few island hotels lend the equipment free of charge, and it costs about ten dollars (excluding taxes) per day to rent it.

A VAT of 6% is applied to everyday consumer goods. It rises to 12% on tourist products. As of January1, 2022, an exit tax is attached to all airline tickets. The amount is US$30 per person travelling in economy class, US$60 per person travelling in business class, US$90 per person travelling in first class and US$120 per person travelling in private jet.

Alcohol is a very controlled import product and is subject to high taxes. It is necessary to count at least 13 to 15 US$ for a cocktail.

What budget to eat Maldives?

It is necessary to count about ten ruffias to make a complete meal in a Maldivian restaurant. The trendy restaurants in Malé are often a bit more expensive.

You should expect to pay around MVR 35 for a coffee and MVR 20 for a soda. If you like to party, plan a stay in an all-inclusive island hotel, so you don't have to spend money at the hotel bar.

What is the budget for accommodation Maldives?

The Maldives are very expensive and it is difficult, if not impossible, to find a night in a hotel for less than US$ 80 per night. In the island hotels, rates start at around US$200 per room in the middle season. Resorts will ask you to pay for your entire stay before you arrive. A deposit by credit card is usually required at the time of booking.

Travel budget Maldives and cost of living

The Maldives are among the most expensive destinations. In addition to the price of the room, you have to add the price of the transfer to the islands, the price of the activities you will undertake, and the meals not included in your stay. Almost all hotels in the Maldives offer half-board or full-board packages, or even "all inclusive" (including alcoholic drinks). Some resorts even offer non-motorized activities. The rates are higher of course, but can be more advantageous if you intend to spend an active holiday. Generally speaking, resorts give their prices exclusive of tax. You will need to add 12% VAT, 10% service charge and US$ 6 per day per person for the green tax.

Small budget.It is necessary to count between 60 US$ and 75 US$ per day and per person to stay on a local island and to make a daily excursion (diving, sandbank, deserted island...). In an island-hotel, it is necessary to count at least 150 US$ per day and per person for a stay in half-board, without activities. The islands-hotels offering such low prices are often old-fashioned and far from the dream brochures, except for the landscapes.

Average budget. It is necessary to count between 200 US$ and 350 US$ per day and per person to stay in an island-hotel of category 3* or 4* in half-board. You must add at least 100 US$ per day if you dive.

Big budget. It is necessary to count between 400 US$ and 1 500 US$ per day and per person for a stay in an island-hotel 5*. Some resorts charge even higher rates and the cost of seaplane transfers can add to the total price of the stay