At a glance
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| Country | Maldives | Maldives |
| Nomad score | 4.5 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,841 / mo | $2,742 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 26°C | 28° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 13 Good | 15 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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| Average high | 28.7°C | 28.7°C |
| Average low | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
| Precipitation | 141 mm / mo | 139 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 318 h / mo | 320 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 75% |
| Rain days | 14.2 / mo | 13.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 22.2 km/h | 21.8 km/h |
MV
Villingili · average high by month
MV
Addu City · average high by month
Air quality
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| US AQI | 13 | 15 |
| PM2.5 | 1.5 µg/m³ | 1.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 2.6 µg/m³ | 2.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 28 µg/m³ | 33 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 10.5 | 8.9 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Startup Scene | 1.5 | 2.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Air Conditioning | 9.0 | 6.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 5.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.0 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 7.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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| Accommodation Cost | 0.8 | 5.1 |
| Cost of Living | 1.2 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 1.8 | 5.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 1.6 | 4.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 2.8 | 4.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 1.9 | 5.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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| Culture | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Online Community Presence | 0.8 | 1.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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| Cafes with WiFi | 1.7 | 4.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Internet Speed | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.3 | 7.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.1 | 3.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.6 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.0 | 2.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.5 | 4.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Political Stability | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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| Air Quality | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Cleanliness | 8.8 | 7.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.9 | 8.1 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 9.2 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Cycling | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Public Transit | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.5 | 5.2 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 5.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.0 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $45 per pair | $45 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $26 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $65 per pair | $87 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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| Dining Out | $32 per month | $117 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.18 per ticket | $6.47 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $2.59 per cup | $2.91 per cup |
| Beer | $3.89 per pint | $7.77 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.78 per meal | $4.86 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $45 per meal | $36 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.48 per meal | $9.39 per meal |
| Apples | $2.59 per kg | $4.01 per kg |
| Bread | $1.30 per loaf | $0.97 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.17 per bottle | $0.65 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.94 per liter | $2.07 per liter |
| Rice | $1.30 per kg | $1.17 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.83 per kg | $6.15 per kg |
| Beef | $8.42 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $16 per bottle | $62 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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| Groceries | $227 per month | $272 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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| Health Insurance | $32 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $16 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.18 per purchase | $5.50 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Housing | $454 per month | $486 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $778 per month | $421 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,268 per month | $906 per month |
| Coworking Space | $389 per month | $120 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,296 per month | $550 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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| Internet & Mobile | $52 per month | $42 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Leisure Activities | $19 per month | $52 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $9.72 per visit | $7.77 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.86 per kg | $2.59 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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| Mobile Plan | $9.72 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $39 per month | $71 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.72 one-time | $30 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $52 per month | $42 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $26 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Transportation | $16 per month | $29 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.24 per trip | $1.94 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.30 per km | $0.97 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $26 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.18 per trip | $4.21 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.17 per liter | $1.07 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $26 per month | $12 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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| Utilities | $97 per month | $117 per month |