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Cost of Living
Dhiffushi, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1728
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Nomad Score:
46%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$1,200.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for snacks and drinks |
🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for boat transfers and local transport |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Daily average for excursions and entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not included here |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Tourists pay visa on arrival, usually included in airfare |
Total |
$390.00
$2,480.00
$143.00
|
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
Limited housing options on Dhiffushi; prices stable year-round due to small island size.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Local cafes offer coffee at slightly lower prices; specialty coffee shops charge more.
per cup