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Dhigurah, Maldives 🇲🇻
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Maldives is generally expensive due to import reliance and tourism focus; Dhigurah is moderately costly compared to capital but still pricey for many digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Limited options mostly guesthouses and resorts; prices are high relative to local income and limited competition.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable but imported groceries are expensive; dining out leans towards mid to high cost.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Island hopping and boat transport are necessary; local transport is limited but affordable within the island.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and often tied to resorts or tours, which are costly.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; memberships are expensive and not widespread.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable with low volatility against major currencies.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
64%
Weight: 100
Internet is decent with 4G widely available; fiber connections limited but improving; occasional outages possible.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or guesthouses for work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with WiFi exist; quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering to digital nomads; seating and power outlets scarce.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
33%
Weight: 100
Emerging destination for digital nomads but still niche compared to other Asian or island locations.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with data plans for tourists.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle promotes good work-life balance despite limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Pristine beaches and marine environment; low pollution levels.
🧼 Cleanliness
79%
Weight: 10
Generally clean environment, especially tourist areas; waste management improving.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Dhivehi is official language; English widely spoken in tourism sector but limited outside it.
💨 Air Quality
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to island location and low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
55%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited facilities for children.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require transfer to capital or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is affordable but limited; private care is expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities on island; adequate for minor issues but not emergencies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some monsoon season rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
35%
Weight: 10
Low earthquake risk but vulnerable to sea level rise and occasional storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
60%
Weight: 10
Natural greenery limited to island vegetation; no parks but abundant natural surroundings.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Common in guesthouses and resorts; essential due to tropical heat and humidity.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
80%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; peaceful island atmosphere.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Maldivian culture with Islamic influences; limited cultural events on small islands.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly quiet evenings with occasional resort events.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent for snorkeling, diving, beach activities, and marine exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; some opportunity to learn Dhivehi informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of island tours, fishing trips, and cultural excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly resort-based.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local seafood and Maldivian cuisine available; limited variety beyond basic fare.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few yoga options, mostly resort-based or informal classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms or fitness centers; outdoor activities preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and fruits available; limited vegetarian/vegan specialty options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; convenient for Asia and Europe overlap, less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Minimal formal networking; small digital nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
No local job market; relies on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Limited local freelance market; mostly digital nomads working remotely.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; makeshift setups common.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem on island.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but limited; cash and cards dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest international airport is Velana International (Malé); requires boat transfer to Dhigurah.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit on the island; walking and boats only.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking easy and common.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited infrastructure; flat terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Boat transfers and domestic flights available but limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Some bike rentals available; scooters rare.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage on island; reliable mobile internet.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages; island power infrastructure less robust than urban centers.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly in resorts or cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
80%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
75%
Weight: 30
No income tax in Maldives; favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; sensitive topics avoided.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; strict requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic; limited support for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly due to visa ease and environment but limited infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; niche groups on social media.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; safe for solo travelers.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative culture requires respect for local norms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; tourism exposure promotes acceptance.