Global Cost of Living Index
Country guide
Remote living in Australia.
Compare monthly costs, internet performance, and remote-work quality across 13 destinations in Australia.
Byron Bay
$2,050/mo · 55 Mbps
8/10
Melbourne
$1,700/mo · 75 Mbps
8/10
Surfers Paradise
$1,865/mo · 60 Mbps
8/10
13Cities tracked
$2,025Average monthly budget
58 MbpsAverage internet speed
7.2/10Average nomad vibe
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Explore cities across Australia.
Open a city guide for a detailed budget, connectivity, climate, safety, neighborhoods, visa notes, and practical remote-work advice.
7/10 vibe
Australia
Adelaide
Budget$1,615/mo
Internet70 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Brisbane
Budget$2,100/mo
Internet50 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Byron Bay
Budget$2,050/mo
Internet55 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Cairns
Budget$2,100/mo
Internet50 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Canberra
Budget$2,820/mo
Internet50 Mbps
6/10 vibe
Australia
Darwin
Budget$1,760/mo
Internet50 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Gold Coast
Budget$1,800/mo
Internet65 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Hobart
Budget$1,565/mo
Internet50 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Melbourne
Budget$1,700/mo
Internet75 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Perth
Budget$2,100/mo
Internet55 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Surfers Paradise
Budget$1,865/mo
Internet60 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Sydney
Budget$3,250/mo
Internet52 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Wollongong
Budget$1,600/mo
Internet75 Mbps