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Guraidhoo, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1727 ,

Nomad Score: 47%

Cost Breakdown

Category
🏠 Housing
$150.00
$1,200.00
$90.00
🔌 Utilities
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
📶 Internet & Mobile
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
🛒 Groceries
$120.00
$400.00
$15.00
🚗 Transportation
$20.00
$60.00
$10.00
🍽️ Dining Out
$30.00
$450.00
$40.00
🎟️ Leisure Activities
$15.00
$150.00
$25.00
🏥 Health Insurance
$10.00
$200.00
$0.00
📝 Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
Total
$410.00
$2,670.00
$185.00
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 the island; prices stable year-round with slight increases during tourist season. per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Local cafes offer lower prices; specialty coffee shops charge more. per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Alcohol is imported and expensive due to local regulations. per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local eateries offer affordable meals; prices rise in resort areas. per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Limited fast food options; combo meals are moderately priced. per meal

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