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
$2,895/mo · 95 Mbps
9/10
Melbourne
$2,460/mo · 110 Mbps
9/10
Sydney
$2,985/mo · 120 Mbps
9/10
13Cities tracked
$2,422Average monthly budget
103 MbpsAverage internet speed
8.1/10Average 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.
8/10 vibe
Australia
Adelaide
Budget$2,175/mo
Internet100 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Brisbane
Budget$2,440/mo
Internet105 Mbps
9/10 vibe
Australia
Byron Bay
Budget$2,895/mo
Internet95 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Cairns
Budget$2,015/mo
Internet85 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Canberra
Budget$2,390/mo
Internet108 Mbps
7/10 vibe
Australia
Darwin
Budget$2,335/mo
Internet85 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Gold Coast
Budget$2,415/mo
Internet110 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Hobart
Budget$1,995/mo
Internet105 Mbps
9/10 vibe
Australia
Melbourne
Budget$2,460/mo
Internet110 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Perth
Budget$2,540/mo
Internet105 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Surfers Paradise
Budget$2,960/mo
Internet110 Mbps
9/10 vibe
Australia
Sydney
Budget$2,985/mo
Internet120 Mbps
8/10 vibe
Australia
Wollongong
Budget$1,880/mo
Internet105 Mbps