Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$1,200.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for occasional taxi or scooter rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$350.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for tours, beach activities, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time visa fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$615.00
$2,630.00
$160.00
|
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)
$450.00
Limited housing options on the island; prices stable year-round. Central locations near Aiwo district may be 10-15% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Local cafes offer coffee at slightly lower prices; imported coffee beans increase cost.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$4.00
Mostly imported beer; prices stable throughout the year.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Limited dining options; meals often include imported ingredients.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Fast food chains are rare; local equivalents priced similarly.
per meal