Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$900.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$80.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$45.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$80.00
$10.00
|
Local buses, taxis, or scooter rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$350.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Tours, beach activities, cultural events |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats |
| Total |
$835.00
$2,185.00
$160.00
|
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)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Prices increase slightly during tourist season (summer).
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper, around $1.50-$2.00.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Local beers in bars; prices rise slightly in tourist hotspots.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$10.00
Typical local tavernas; prices can be higher near beaches and tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Standard fast food chains or local equivalents.
per meal