Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$550.00
$1,200.00
$70.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$5.00
|
Daily average for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for snacks and small purchases |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$70.00
$4.00
|
Daily average using public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.00
$450.00
$40.00
|
Daily average for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not monthly |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for expat visa/legal fees amortized |
| Total |
$1,095.00
$2,730.00
$144.00
|
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)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$6.00
Typical local restaurant meal.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
Standard fast food combo meal.
per meal