Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$1,200.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or small hotels |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$80.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and limited data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$200.00
$450.00
$15.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for occasional taxi or scooter rental |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$600.00
$30.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$120.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for tours, diving, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
One-time or annual fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$870.00
$3,040.00
$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)
$650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Imported beers are common, local options limited.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$8.00
Local eateries offer better prices than tourist spots.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Limited fast food chains, prices slightly higher than US average.
per meal