Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$600.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$80.00
$250.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Local taxis and occasional car hire |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$20.00
$180.00
$15.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$60.00
$7.00
|
Tours, beach activities, cultural events |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$5.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually travel insurance purchased separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$20.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees typically one-time, not monthly |
| Total |
$315.00
$1,480.00
$74.00
|
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)
$120.00
Varies by neighborhood. Closer to the coast or market areas can be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.75
Local cafes offer coffee at lower prices; specialty coffee is rare and more expensive.
per cup