Villingili, Maldives 🇲🇻
#1782
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Nomad Score:
46%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
21%
Weight: 150
Very high cost of living due to Maldives being a luxury tourist destination with limited local markets.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
18%
Weight: 80
Accommodation primarily luxury resorts or high-end guesthouses, very expensive for long-term stays.
🍎 Food & Groceries
30%
Weight: 40
Food is expensive, especially imported goods; local produce limited and pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport; reliance on boats and speedboats can be costly but short distances keep costs moderate.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options mostly resort-based and expensive; limited budget-friendly activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, mostly in resorts or hotels with high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Maldivian Rufiyaa is relatively stable with government controls and pegged to USD.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
67%
Weight: 100
Good internet speed in resorts and some guesthouses; overall improving but still limited outside main hubs.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very limited to no dedicated coworking spaces on Villingili island.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes with reliable WiFi; most dining options are resort-based.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Minimal digital nomad infrastructure; cafes not designed for work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
23%
Weight: 100
Maldives is not a popular digital nomad hub; mostly luxury tourists.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
70%
Weight: 30
Excellent for relaxation and nature, but limited work infrastructure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
95%
Weight: 15
Pristine natural environment with clear waters and coral reefs.
🧼 Cleanliness
88%
Weight: 10
Very clean island environment maintained by resorts and local authorities.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
English widely spoken in tourism sector; Dhivehi is local language.
💨 Air Quality
97%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to oceanic location and low pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; serious cases require evacuation to Male or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
55%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is affordable but limited; private care is expensive.
🏥 Healthcare
43%
Weight: 20
Limited facilities on Villingili; better options in Male.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; some rainy season months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of earthquakes and hurricanes; vulnerable to sea level rise and occasional storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural greenery and beach areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and resorts have reliable AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
20%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Unique Maldivian culture influenced by Islam and South Asia; limited cultural events on Villingili.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife; mostly resort-based quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
98%
Weight: 15
Excellent for snorkeling, diving, beach activities, and marine life exploration.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; some chance to learn Dhivehi informally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Good availability of marine tours, fishing, and cultural excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly resort amenities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Limited variety; focus on seafood and international cuisine in resorts.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Some yoga offered in resorts and wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms; mostly hotel-based fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh seafood and tropical fruits available; limited vegetarian/vegan options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; moderate time zone for Europe and Asia but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited digital nomad or professional networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market; reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Minimal local freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; poor infrastructure for remote work.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem on Villingili or Maldives in general.
💳 Local Payment Services
50%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services; limited fintech options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
30%
Weight: 15
Low adoption; no significant crypto infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
55%
Weight: 30
International airport in Male; Villingili accessible by boat; limited direct connections.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No public transit on Villingili; transport mainly by boat or private vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
70%
Weight: 20
Small island size makes walking feasible and pleasant.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
50%
Weight: 10
Possible to cycle around island; limited infrastructure.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Boat and seaplane transfers; limited frequency and options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Some scooter and bike rentals available but limited.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage on main islands including Villingili.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages; generally reliable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi; mostly resort or hotel-based.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
80%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
75%
Weight: 30
No income tax in Maldives; favorable for digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate restrictions; government controls media and speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; strict requirements and limited options.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
40%
Weight: 10
Complex process with bureaucratic hurdles.
📄✈️ 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
10%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online digital nomad community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally very safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Safe for women but conservative cultural norms apply.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity and some cultural conservatism.