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Thulusdhoo, Maldives 🇲🇻
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Nomad Score:
48%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Generally expensive due to island logistics and reliance on imports, especially for food and essentials.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Limited housing options with high prices, mostly guesthouses and small hotels; long-term rentals are scarce and costly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
30%
Weight: 40
High cost for groceries due to import dependency; local food options are limited but affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
45%
Weight: 20
Local transportation mainly by boat; short distances reduce costs but inter-island travel can be pricey.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
35%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; most activities are nature-based and low cost, but organized tours can be expensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Few or no dedicated gyms on the island; fitness options are minimal and often expensive if available.
💱 Currency Stability
70%
Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable, pegged loosely to the USD, with low inflation rates.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
57%
Weight: 100
Moderate internet speeds with 4G widely available; occasional outages due to island infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or accommodation for work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with WiFi; most guesthouses offer basic internet access.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited options tailored for digital nomads; quiet spots are rare.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
35%
Weight: 100
Emerging destination for surfers and nature lovers, but not yet a major digital nomad hub.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with data plans; affordable and reliable.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Excellent balance due to relaxed island lifestyle and natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine marine environment and clean beaches; excellent air and water quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
Generally clean island maintained well, though waste management challenges exist.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Dhivehi is official language; English widely spoken in tourism sector but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to oceanic location and lack of pollution sources.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities for children; peaceful environment but few activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available locally; serious cases require transfer to Malé or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Affordable for basic care, but specialized treatment is costly and requires travel.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities on the island; emergency and specialized care not available locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; monsoon season brings some rain but mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
42%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and storms; vulnerable to sea-level rise and occasional flooding.
🏞️ Green Spaces
75%
Weight: 10
Natural greenery and beach areas abundant, but limited formal parks or gardens.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning available mainly in guesthouses and resorts; not widespread in local homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; tranquil island environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with Islamic traditions; tourism influences present but local customs remain strong.
🌃 Nightlife
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly quiet evenings with few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
96%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for snorkeling, diving, surfing, and beach activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Dhivehi are limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, fishing trips, and water sports excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
20%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly reliant on accommodation amenities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; limited variety and international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Few dedicated yoga studios; some guesthouses offer yoga sessions occasionally.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Minimal fitness facilities; outdoor exercise preferred.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and tropical fruits available; limited organic or specialty health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; convenient for Asia and parts of Europe, less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; small expat and nomad community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
No significant local remote job market; mostly dependent on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance ecosystem; digital nomads operate independently.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; workspaces are informal and basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Negligible startup ecosystem on the island.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic banking services available; mobile payments limited but improving.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport in Malé; requires boat transfer; limited direct international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit system on the island.
🚶 Walkability
78%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking easy and practical.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited infrastructure; flat terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Boat transfers and speedboats connect islands; schedules can be irregular.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Scooter and bike rentals available but limited in number.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage on the island; occasional connectivity issues.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally reliable; no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages; backup generators common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly available in guesthouses and resorts.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
Tourist visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
80%
Weight: 30
No income tax in Maldives; favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; criticism of government can be sensitive.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners; strict documentation and residency requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic; limited support for foreign entrepreneurs.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of June 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly due to natural environment but limited infrastructure and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few or no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence; niche groups for Maldives travelers.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; safe for solo travelers and women.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Generally safe but conservative culture requires respectful behavior.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; tourism promotes diversity but local culture is conservative.