Mathiveri, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1225
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Nomad Score:
47%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$900.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$15.00
|
Daily average cost for meals and snacks bought from stores |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost including boat transfers and local taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily average cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$120.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for excursions, snorkeling, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time monthly average for expat visa renewals |
| Total |
$410.00
$2,180.00
$158.00
|
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)
$350.00
Limited availability on Mathiveri; prices can be 20-30% higher near the island center.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops are rare; local cafes offer cheaper options around $1.50.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Alcohol is heavily taxed and limited; prices are higher than average due to import costs.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$6.00
Local eateries offer meals at this price; tourist spots may charge more.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Limited fast food chains; combo meals are pricier due to import costs.
per meal