Here is our new home, top corner. Signed the lease this morning, had to barter hard to pay only one month's deposit and first month. Some places ask as high as six months deposit that is not refundable until termination of the lease. Bartered down the rent by a few hundred as well. Though there is room to move, the paperwork was very official- giving both parties peace of mind.
Moving was a challenge from boat to taxi to boat to taxi, but Maldivians in general are quick to lend a helping hand. People are conservatively friendly. Kind, but not overt about it.
Like rent, household items here are also very expensive which is frustrating. We found what is equivalent to our dollar stores- poor quality junk, but still over priced. We grabbed only the very bare minimum. Which is fine as there will be less to donate on the backend. It's going to feel a bit like camping, but in a nice apartment!
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