AU
Cairns
Nomad score
6.1 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$4,343
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
30° / 22°
high / low, °CAbout Cairns
Cairns, Australia is a tropical gateway city ideal for digital nomads 🌴💻 It offers a relaxed lifestyle, strong Wi‑Fi in cafés and coworking spots, and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and rainforests for weekend adventures 🐠🌿 Warm weather year-round and a friendly expat scene make it a great base for work-life balance, though humidity can be intense ☀️
Regions
Through the year
Best in June (61) · now 57
J 53
F 53
M 53
A 53
M 57
J 61
J 61
A 57
S 57
O 61
N 57
D 53
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,513.23 per month |
| Coworking Space | $316.72 per month |
| Coffee | $4.08 per cup |
| Beer | $8.09 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.30 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $102.05 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $38.71 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $62.64 per month |
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$4,281 | 2.7 | Compare |