Male
Maldives · beach · islands · diving
8 days · 2 adults · September · 9,690 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (90 days)
Wider estimate. On-the-ground costs here are modelled from Maldives's typical prices adjusted for Male, not checked city by city — so we show a wider range rather than pretend to precision we don't have.
September is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,470 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $774 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $800 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $224 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $400 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $172 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $4,936 |
| likely $3,356–$6,515 · $2,468 per person · $617 per day · modelled confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,470 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,726 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,520 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $448 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $864 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $172 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $7,296 |
| likely $4,961–$9,630 · $3,648 per person · $912 per day · modelled confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $2,470 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $3,689 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $2,880 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $928 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $1,696 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $172 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $11,931 |
| likely $8,113–$15,749 · $5,966 per person · $1,491 per day · modelled confidence | |