Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$1,200.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$70.00
$3.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Taxi and occasional car rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Entry fees, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Travel insurance daily equivalent |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$605.00
$2,820.00
$106.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers are more affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.00
Local eateries offer cheaper meals; prices rise in tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
International fast food chains are limited but present.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.50
Prices fluctuate seasonally; imported fruits cost more.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.00
Locally baked bread is affordable and widely available.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.30
Fresh milk is less common; powdered milk is an alternative.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.80
Staple food; prices stable year-round.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.50
Locally sourced chicken is cheaper than imported.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.00
Beef is more expensive due to import costs and demand.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$8.00
Imported wines are costly; local options limited.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Starting fare; taxis often negotiate prices.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Rates vary; informal taxis may charge differently.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$20.00
Public transport is limited; pass covers main routes.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Prices influenced by global oil markets and subsidies.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$15.00
Includes moderate data; coverage varies by area.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
High-speed internet is available but costly.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Facilities vary; some gyms offer discounts for longer terms.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Weekend rates are higher; weekday rates may be cheaper.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
Limited cinemas; prices stable.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Imported clothing is expensive; local markets offer cheaper options.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$20.00
Prices vary by quality and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Imported brands dominate; local options limited.
per pair