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Villingili, Maldives 🇲🇻
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Nomad Score:
45%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Maldives is generally expensive due to import reliance and tourism focus; Villingili, being a resort island, has higher costs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
21%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is mostly resort or luxury villas, very costly for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
35%
Weight: 40
Food is expensive due to imports; limited local markets increase prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
40%
Weight: 20
Transportation mainly by boat or seaplane, which is costly and limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
30%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited and mostly tied to resorts, often expensive.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
25%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, mostly in resorts, with high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable with government controls.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
64%
Weight: 100
Internet is decent but can be inconsistent; fiber available in some resorts.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No dedicated coworking spaces on Villingili; limited options on nearby islands.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes exist; most are resort-based with WiFi but limited variety.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited nomad-friendly cafes; not a common digital nomad destination.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Villingili is not popular among digital nomads due to infrastructure and cost.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to obtain SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Relaxed island lifestyle supports good work-life balance despite limited work facilities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine marine environment and clean island surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
Resort islands maintain high cleanliness standards.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Dhivehi is local language; English widely spoken in tourism areas.
💨 Air Quality
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to oceanic location and low pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe and clean environment; limited schooling and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require transfer to Male or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is affordable but limited; private care is expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities on Villingili; better options in Male.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
87%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; monsoon season brings some rain.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
55%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and hurricanes; vulnerable to sea-level rise and tsunamis.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85%
Weight: 10
Island has abundant natural greenery and beaches.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning common in resorts and accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate is consistent year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
85%
Weight: 10
Very low noise pollution; peaceful island environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Unique Maldivian culture with Islamic influences; limited cultural events on resort islands.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent for snorkeling, diving, beach activities, and marine life exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; some opportunity to learn Dhivehi informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of marine tours, fishing, and cultural excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly resort-based.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Focus on seafood and local cuisine; limited variety outside resorts.
🧠 Yoga Studios
40%
Weight: 10
Some yoga offered in resorts; no dedicated studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms; mostly resort fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and tropical fruits widely available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking; small expat community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity on the island.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash and card accepted mostly in resorts.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and infrastructure for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Nearest international airport is Velana International Airport in Male; requires boat transfer.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit on Villingili; transport mainly by boat or private vehicle.
🚶 Walkability
75%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking easy and pleasant.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited infrastructure and small island size.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Boat and seaplane transfers to other islands; limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Some bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage on inhabited islands; Villingili covered.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no known restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Power generally reliable but occasional outages occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly in resorts and hotels.
⚖️ 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; Maldives has some limitations on speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest occurs.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; strict requirements and limited options.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Possible but bureaucratic and complex for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups on Villingili.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for nomads in Maldives.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft possible.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; conservative culture but tourist areas are more liberal.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant, especially in tourist zones.