Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$450.00
$25.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$10.00
$30.00
$1.50
|
Prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$80.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Mostly meals out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$15.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Local taxis, rickshaws, and occasional scooter rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$180.00
$10.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$70.00
$7.00
|
Tours, yoga classes, beach activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$120.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily equivalent |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$40.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa extensions and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$305.00
$1,200.00
$56.50
|
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. Beachfront and city center tend to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$0.80
Specialty coffee shops charge more; local cafes and street vendors offer cheaper options.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beer prices; imported beers can be significantly more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$1.50
Local eateries and dhabas offer affordable meals; tourist areas may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.00
Includes local fast food chains; international chains may be pricier.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.20
Typical per kilometer charge; may vary slightly by time of day.
per km