Nomad Score: 57%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
62% Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to other tourist destinations, but higher than local standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55% Weight: 80
Prices for guesthouses and local rentals can be high due to tourism demand.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70% Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60% Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; most travel is by bike or walking.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50% Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, with higher prices for tourist activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
45% Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership costs can be high.
💱 Currency Stability
75% Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable, but fluctuations can occur.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
68% Weight: 100
Decent internet speed, but can be inconsistent during peak tourist seasons.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
35% Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces available; most work from cafes or accommodations.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70% Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi, but reliability can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
65% Weight: 30
A few cafes cater to digital nomads, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
40% Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination for digital nomads; mostly tourists.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80% Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a focus on leisure and nature.
🌳 Environmental Quality
85% Weight: 15
Beautiful natural surroundings and clean beaches.
🧼 Cleanliness
75% Weight: 10
Generally clean, but some areas can be affected by tourism.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60% Weight: 30
English is widely spoken, but some locals may struggle with it.
💨 Air Quality
80% Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
65% Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available, but limited specialist care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60% Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are reasonable, but quality can vary.
🏥 Healthcare
60% Weight: 20
Adequate healthcare facilities, but not extensive.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
90% Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40% Weight: 10
Vulnerable to tropical storms and rising sea levels.
🏞️ Green Spaces
50% Weight: 10
Limited green spaces; mostly beach and ocean.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80% Weight: 15
Common in accommodations and public spaces due to warm climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30% Weight: 10
Limited seasonal changes; primarily warm and humid.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
65% Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but heavily influenced by tourism.
🌃 Nightlife
40% Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95% Weight: 15
Stunning natural beauty with excellent opportunities for water sports.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30% Weight: 10
Limited opportunities to learn the local language.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60% Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but mostly focused on tourist attractions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35% Weight: 10
Limited indoor activities; mostly outdoor-focused.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
65% Weight: 25
Local cuisine is good, but options can be limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
50% Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not widespread.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40% Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities; mostly small local gyms.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60% Weight: 15
Some healthy options available, but not extensive.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
55% Weight: 20
Time zone can be challenging for remote work with global teams.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30% Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20% Weight: 20
Limited job opportunities; mostly tourism-related.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25% Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; mostly reliant on tourism.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30% Weight: 30
Very few coworking spaces with limited facilities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
20% Weight: 15
Non-existent startup scene; economy focused on tourism.
💳 Local Payment Services
60% Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but not extensive.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20% Weight: 15
Very limited adoption of blockchain and crypto.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
70% Weight: 30
Good connectivity via Malé International Airport, but limited direct flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30% Weight: 20
Very limited public transit options; mostly rely on taxis or bikes.
🚶 Walkability
75% Weight: 20
Small island makes it easy to walk around.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20% Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
60% Weight: 10
Biking is common, but limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50% Weight: 15
Limited options for intercity travel; mostly by boat.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
65% Weight: 10
Bikes are available for rent, but scooters are less common.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70% Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage, but can be spotty in remote areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65% Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well, but some restrictions may apply.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60% Weight: 15
Power outages can occur, especially during peak tourist seasons.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40% Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly found in cafes and hotels.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
70% Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival is easy to obtain for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60% Weight: 30
No income tax for foreign workers, but other fees may apply.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50% Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions on freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
55% Weight: 20
Generally stable, but political tensions can arise.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40% Weight: 15
Can be challenging for foreigners to open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30% Weight: 10
Complex process for registering a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
40% Weight: 50
Limited amenities for digital nomads; mostly tourist-focused.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20% Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30% Weight: 20
Limited online community for digital nomads.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
80% Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
75% Weight: 50
Generally safe and welcoming for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60% Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance, but cultural differences may exist.