Thoddoo, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1224
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Nomad Score:
44%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$120.00
$900.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small resorts |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and data packages |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$80.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Daily estimate for meals not included in accommodation |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for local boat transfers and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$30.00
$300.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$10.00
$100.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for excursions, snorkeling, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time visa fee usually included in arrival or accommodation |
| Total |
$330.00
$1,980.00
$143.00
|
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 housing options on the island; prices stable year-round. Slightly higher near the main village center.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Local cafes offer coffee at lower prices; specialty coffee shops are rare and slightly more expensive.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Alcohol is limited and expensive due to import taxes; prices consistent throughout the year.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$6.00
Local eateries offer meals at reasonable prices; seafood-based dishes are common and slightly pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Limited fast food options; combo meals usually include local or imported items.
per meal