Is Maldives Expensive? Travel Cost + Tips To Travel On A Budget

A trip to the Maldives can be compared to a trip to other island nations such as Bora Bora and Seychelles and is a bucket list trip that most of us would love to do at least once in our lives.

The Maldives is made up of some 1,192 local islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The islands make up a double chain of 26 different atolls and run a length of 871 kilometers from north to south.

Of the 1,192 local islands, only 187 of them are inhabited islands leaving 1,005 uninhabited islands. The marine ecosystem is pristine and is home to countless species which makes scuba diving one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Maldives along with fishing, surfing, and of course, hanging out at a paradise island resort.

As you can see, there are countless reasons to go on a trip to the Maldives but we are here to answer the question, is the Maldives expensive? We will run through loads of different Maldives costs so you can work out how much you will need for a relaxing vacation and give you some tips on how to see the Maldives on a limited budget.