Nomad Score: 52%

Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$250.00
$750.00
$50.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$25.00
$60.00
$5.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$150.00
$400.00
$15.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$30.00
$100.00
$10.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$50.00
$200.00
$30.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$20.00
$150.00
$40.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$15.00
$150.00
$5.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$5.00
$50.00
$1.00
Total
$585.00
$1,960.00
$156.00
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

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$150.00
Limited availability may affect prices. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$4.00
Imported brands can cost more. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$7.00
Local Maldivian eateries. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Availability limited to tourist areas. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$3.20
Imported, prices can vary. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$1.50
Local bakeries. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.80
Imported, can fluctuate with supply. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$1.20
Staple food, generally consistent prices. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$5.50
Frozen, mostly imported. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$8.00
Imported, premium cuts cost more. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Limited selection, mostly imported. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$5.00
Initial cost, prices can vary by distance. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$0.80
Additional charges apply for longer distances. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$40.00
Local ferry services. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$1.10
Prices subject to global oil market fluctuations. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$25.00
Includes basic data and calls. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$60.00
Limited providers, potential for higher costs in peak season. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$30.00
Basic facilities, varies by location. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rate, booking in advance recommended. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Limited screening options. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$40.00
International brands, prices vary. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$30.00
Varies by brand and fabric. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$60.00
International brands, local options cheaper. per pair