Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,200.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (hotel or Airbnb) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$90.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for tourist SIM or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$450.00
$700.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost if self-catering occasionally |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$80.00
$120.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for public transport or occasional taxi |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$600.00
$50.00
|
Daily cost for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for tours, museums, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$120.00
$350.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats; locals and tourists typically none |
| Total |
$2,350.00
$4,580.00
$250.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.00
Prices higher in city center bars; supermarkets offer cheaper options.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$18.00
Local eateries offer better prices outside tourist areas.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Typical international fast food chains.
per meal