North Tarawa, Kiribati 🇰🇮
#1149
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Nomad Score:
45%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$70.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost if self-catering occasionally |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for local taxis or bike rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$25.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for tours, cultural events, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly visa fees for expats; tourists usually pay on arrival |
| Total |
$360.00
$1,980.00
$86.00
|
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)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. Limited availability and basic amenities.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops are rare; local cafes might offer cheaper options around $1.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Imported beers are common; local brews are limited, affecting price.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$5.00
Local meals are affordable but rely heavily on imported ingredients.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.00
Limited fast food chains; prices slightly higher due to import costs.
per meal