Ranked by estimated single-person monthly budget including rent
| # | City | Monthly budget | 1BR outside centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hithadhoo Addu | $574 | $196 |
| 2 | Foammulah Fuvammulah | $574 | $196 |
| 3 | Thinadhoo Huvadhuatholhu Dhekunuburi | $574 | $196 |
| 4 | Viligili Huvadhuatholhu Uthuruburi | $574 | $196 |
| 5 | Kulhudhuffushi Thiladhunmathee Dhekunuburi | $574 | $196 |
| 6 | Naifaru Faadhippolhu | $574 | $196 |
| 7 | Kudahuvadhoo Nilandheatholhu Dhekunuburi | $574 | $196 |
| 8 | Mahibadhoo Ariatholhu Dhekunuburi | $574 | $196 |
| 9 | Eydhafushi Maalhosmadulu Dhekunuburi | $574 | $196 |
| 10 | Funadhoo Miladhunmadulu Uthuruburi | $574 | $196 |
| 11 | Ungoofaaru Maalhosmadulu Uthuruburi | $574 | $196 |
| 12 | Manadhoo Miladhunmadulu Dhekunuburi | $574 | $196 |
| 13 | Veymandoo Kolhumadulu | $574 | $196 |
| 14 | Felidhoo Felidheatholhu | $574 | $196 |
| 15 | Dhihdhoo Thiladhunmathee Uthuruburi | $595 | $205 |
| 16 | Muli Mulakatholhu | $595 | $205 |
| 17 | Thulusdhoo Maaleatholhu | $595 | $205 |
| 18 | Fonadhoo Hahdhunmathi | $595 | $205 |
| 19 | Rasdhoo Ariatholhu Uthuruburi | $595 | $205 |
| 20 | Nilandhoo Nilandheatholhu Uthuruburi | $595 | $205 |
| 21 | Male Maale | $857 | $311 |