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South Tarawa, Kiribati 🇰🇮
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Nomad Score:
45%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$600.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$70.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly meals eaten out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Taxi or scooter rental daily |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$25.00
$300.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$100.00
$7.00
|
Includes occasional tours, cultural events |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$200.00
$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 averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$370.00
$1,870.00
$80.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher due to limited housing stock.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops are rare; local cafes offer lower prices but quality varies.
per cup