At a glance
 MV
Himmafushi
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MV
Hulhumalé
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Maldives | Maldives |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,881 / mo | $3,544 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 29°C | 30° / 29°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 16 Good | 29 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MV
Himmafushi
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MV
Hulhumalé
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.6°C | 28.6°C |
| Average low | 26.8°C | 26.8°C |
| Precipitation | 175 mm / mo | 171 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 311 h / mo | 311 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% |
| Rain days | 15.6 / mo | 15.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 24.3 km/h | 24.3 km/h |
MV
Himmafushi · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 29
A 29
M 29
J 29
J 29
A 29
S 28
O 29
N 28
D 28
MV
Hulhumalé · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 29
A 29
M 29
J 29
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 29
N 28
D 28
Air quality
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| US AQI | 16 | 29 |
| PM2.5 | 1.2 µg/m³ | 3.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 1.8 µg/m³ | 5.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 46 µg/m³ | 58 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 12.5 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MV
Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.7 | 3.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Startup Scene | 1.4 | 2.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MV
Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.6 | 8.2 |
| Green Spaces | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MV
Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.4 | 4.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.4 | 8.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Accommodation Cost | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Cost of Living | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Currency Stability | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.5 | 6.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Culture | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MV
Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.2 | 3.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.9 | 4.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| Food Scene | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.1 | 5.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Healthcare | 3.8 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.4 | 5.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Political Stability | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MV
Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Air Quality | 8.9 | 7.0 |
| Cleanliness | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Family Friendly | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.5 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.1 | 8.8 |
| Cycling | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Public Transit | 1.8 | 5.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.6 | 5.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Walkability | 8.1 | 6.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Coworking Quality | 1.9 | 4.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.9 | 6.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MV
Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Jeans | $45 per pair | $55 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $32 per dress | $42 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $84 per pair | $120 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Dining Out | $117 per month | $117 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Cinema Ticket | $7.78 per ticket | $8.42 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Coffee | $2.59 per cup | $3.56 per cup |
| Beer | $3.89 per pint | $7.44 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.78 per meal | $7.12 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $45 per meal | $49 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.07 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $3.56 per kg | $3.75 per kg |
| Bread | $1.94 per loaf | $1.62 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.78 per bottle | $0.65 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.27 per liter | $2.46 per liter |
| Rice | $1.81 per kg | $1.42 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.13 per kg | $8.74 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $23 per bottle | $78 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Groceries | $207 per month | $291 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $23 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.18 per purchase | $6.15 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Housing | $550 per month | $809 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $389 per month | $1,068 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $648 per month | $1,813 per month |
| Coworking Space | $78 per month | $207 per month |
| Coliving Space | $454 per month | $777 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Internet & Mobile | $42 per month | $55 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Leisure Activities | $32 per month | $39 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Haircut | $7.78 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.54 per kg | $2.91 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Mobile Plan | $8.42 per month | $36 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $29 per month | $71 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $30 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $23 per month | $62 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $23 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Transportation | $19 per month | $29 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.54 per trip | $1.62 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.30 per km | $0.97 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $78 per month | $29 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.78 per trip | $3.88 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.43 per liter | $1.07 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $26 per month | $291 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Himmafushi
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Hulhumalé
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| Utilities | $117 per month | $181 per month |