Fulidhoo, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1780
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Generally expensive due to island location and reliance on imports; daily expenses higher than average.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Limited options mostly in guesthouses or resorts; prices are high compared to mainland destinations.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Imported goods dominate, making groceries costly; local seafood is fresh but dining out is pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Inter-island transport mainly by boats; local transport limited but affordable within the island.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; activities like diving and tours are expensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
No formal gyms on Fulidhoo; fitness options are minimal and mostly informal.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable with government backing and pegged to USD.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
56%
Weight: 100
4G available with decent speeds; fiber internet limited; occasional connectivity issues due to island infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces on Fulidhoo; remote work mostly done from accommodations or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes exist; WiFi availability is limited and often unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads; most cafes focus on tourists.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
12%
Weight: 100
Fulidhoo is not a known digital nomad hotspot; more popular among tourists seeking tranquility.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Peaceful environment supports good work-life balance despite limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine beaches, clear waters, and minimal pollution make for excellent environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
Island is well-maintained with clean public spaces and beaches.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Dhivehi is official language; English widely spoken in tourism sector but limited outside it.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to oceanic location and lack of industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious medical cases require transfer to Malé or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Basic services affordable; advanced care expensive and less accessible.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities on island; reliance on regional hospitals for emergencies.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; occasional monsoon rains but mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Low earthquake risk but vulnerable to sea level rise and occasional storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Natural greenery and palm trees abundant; no formal parks but natural environment is lush.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Many accommodations have AC; public spaces limited in this regard.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
10%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains fairly consistent year-round.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Maldivian culture with Islamic influences; small local community with traditional customs.
🌃 Nightlife
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly quiet evenings with no clubs or bars.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
92%
Weight: 15
Excellent for snorkeling, diving, and beach activities; abundant marine life.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited opportunities to learn Dhivehi.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of island tours, fishing trips, and cultural experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly reliant on accommodations.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Focus on seafood and traditional Maldivian cuisine; limited variety due to island size.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios; some resorts may offer occasional classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness infrastructure; mostly informal or self-guided exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and tropical fruits available; limited vegetarian/vegan options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; convenient for Asia and Europe overlap but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Minimal networking events or communities for digital nomads on the island.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local job market for remote work; opportunities depend on global connections.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No coworking facilities; working from accommodation or cafes only.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem on Fulidhoo.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Cash is common; some mobile payment options exist but limited on small islands.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption; no specific infrastructure or services supporting crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest airport is in Malé; requires boat transfer; moderate connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit system on the island.
🚶 Walkability
80%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking easy and practical.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible and common for short distances; flat terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Boat transfers to other islands; limited frequency and options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available for tourists.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
4G coverage present but can be spotty; improving infrastructure.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs work reliably; no known restrictions on VPN usage.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Generally stable but occasional outages due to island infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in resorts or guesthouses.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
85%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
75%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax; favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom; some restrictions due to cultural and religious norms.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable government; occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; strict requirements and limited banking options.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic; more complex for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known regular nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or groups focused on Fulidhoo digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; safe environment for solo travelers.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative culture requires respectful behavior.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; tourism exposure promotes acceptance but local norms prevail.