Thoddoo, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1224
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Nomad Score:
45%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
31%
Weight: 150
Thoddoo is relatively expensive due to its island location and reliance on imports, making everyday expenses higher than average.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
27%
Weight: 80
Limited accommodation options mostly cater to tourists, resulting in higher prices for longer stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Local produce is available but many groceries are imported, increasing costs; seafood is fresh and affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
42%
Weight: 20
Transportation mainly involves boats and limited local transport; costs are moderate but options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and mostly tourist-oriented, with higher prices for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
18%
Weight: 10
Few or no dedicated gyms on the island; fitness options are minimal and expensive if available.
💱 Currency Stability
74%
Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable with government backing and pegged to the US dollar.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
56%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but can be inconsistent; speeds are moderate but improving with recent infrastructure upgrades.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces exist on Thoddoo; digital nomads must rely on cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
32%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, mostly basic and not optimized for work.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Limited options with reliable WiFi and comfortable work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Thoddoo is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; very few nomads choose this location.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are easy to obtain with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Peaceful island life offers excellent work-life balance with natural surroundings and low stress.
🌳 Environmental Quality
91%
Weight: 15
Pristine beaches, clear waters, and minimal pollution make for excellent environmental quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
85%
Weight: 10
The island is generally clean, maintained well due to tourism and local efforts.
🗨️ Language Barrier
63%
Weight: 30
Dhivehi is the local language; English is widely spoken in tourism and service sectors.
💨 Air Quality
94%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to ocean breezes and lack of industrial pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment with outdoor activities suitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available on the island; serious medical needs require travel to Malé or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is moderately priced but limited in scope locally.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities; emergency and specialized care require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some monsoon season rain but mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
45%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and hurricanes; vulnerable to sea-level rise and occasional storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
79%
Weight: 10
Island has lush vegetation and beaches but limited formal parks or green urban spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in most tourist accommodations but less common in local housing.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot and humid year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
87%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; peaceful island environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Islamic traditions and islander lifestyle; limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
12%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings with few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for snorkeling, diving, beach activities, and nature exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; some informal opportunities to learn Dhivehi.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local tours, fishing trips, and cultural experiences tailored to tourists.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly focused on outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
15%
Weight: 10
Few or no dedicated yoga studios; some resorts may offer occasional classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
18%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities; mostly informal or resort-based.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and tropical fruits are abundant; limited processed or specialty health foods.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
GMT+5 time zone is moderately favorable for working with Asia and Europe but less so for the Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking opportunities due to small expat and nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local job market for remote work; nomads rely on global remote jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance ecosystem or support services locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; work environments are makeshift and not optimized.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal to no startup ecosystem on the island.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and infrastructure for blockchain or crypto services.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest airport is on a different island; requires boat transfer; limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No public transit system on the island.
🚶 Walkability
80%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking easy and practical.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible and common for short distances; flat terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Inter-island travel limited to boats and ferries; time-consuming and infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available for tourists and residents.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
68%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent but can be spotty in some areas; 4G available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions on internet use.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Power supply is generally stable but occasional outages occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi mostly in resorts and some cafes.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
85%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
75%
Weight: 30
No personal income tax, favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some restrictions due to cultural and religious norms.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment with occasional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts can be bureaucratic and requires local presence.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures and local partnerships.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence or community for nomads in Thoddoo.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
82%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates; small community and tourist focus.
♀️ Female Friendly
55%
Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; cultural norms require some caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but conservative society; tourists are welcomed.