Cairns, Australia 🇦🇺
Nomad Score:
70%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,500.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Per day for public transport/taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$250.00
$500.00
$30.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Per day for entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for short stays |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Not applicable for short stays |
| Total |
$2,410.00
$5,000.00
$250.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,300.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$300.00
Prices may vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$7.00
Prices vary widely by venue, with bars typically charging more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Prices can be lower in food courts or local diners.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$10.00
Standard pricing for major chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Seasonal variations may affect price.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Basic white or wholemeal bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.30
Price may vary slightly by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Cost for basic long-grain rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.00
Prices can fluctuate based on supply.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$12.00
Varies by cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary by brand and store.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Base fare for taxi service.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.50
Standard rate for taxi rides.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$120.00
Covers all forms of public transport.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.60
Prices can vary based on location and supplier.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$40.00
Basic plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Pricing may vary by provider.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$50.00
Prices vary by facility and location.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rate at public courts.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard pricing for evening shows.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Mid-range brands available in local stores.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$50.00
Prices vary by store and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$80.00
Pricing can vary by brand and style.
per pair