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Cost of Living
Guraidhoo, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1727
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Nomad Score:
47%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$1,200.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for meals/snacks |
🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for local boat taxis and transfers |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$450.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$150.00
$25.00
|
Daily average for excursions, water sports, and entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$200.00
$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 flight cost |
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