Maldives
South Asia · Asia
Population
528K
GDP (Nominal)
$7.05B
Capital City
Malé
Currency
MVR (Maldivian Rufiyaa)
Avg Salary
$1100/mo
Region
South Asia
Livability Index 2026
50/100
Cost of Living
15/100
Avg Salary
47.6/100
Safety
45.9/100
Healthcare
50/100
Education
58/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
The Maldives is an archipelagic state in the Indian Ocean famous for its ultra-luxurious resorts and stunning coral atolls. While it offers a slice of paradise for tourists and hospitality workers, residents face high costs for imported goods and severe climate change threats.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$900
Monthly Groceries$300
Monthly Transport$30
Utilities & Internet$150
Estimated Total Monthly
$1,380 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Stable regional presence
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 47.6)
Economic Performance
📈 Stable GrowthGDP Per Capita
$13,352
Inflation Rate
1.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Visa (30-day on arrival)
Work Visa (requires Employment Approval)
Dependent Visa
Visa Difficulty
4/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency or citizenship is virtually impossible for foreigners to obtain
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$1,100
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Tourism (Luxury Hospitality)
Fishing
Boat Building
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
79.2 Yrs
Literacy Rate
97%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Maldives National University (MNU)#
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