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About Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Australia is a sunny, beachside hub great for digital nomads 🌊☀️ It offers strong Wi‑Fi, plenty of coworking spaces, and a laid-back lifestyle with cafés, gyms, and outdoor activities nearby. The city has good transport and easy access to Brisbane, making it a practical base for work and surf-life balance 🏄‍♂️💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 131 mm Feb: 176 mm Mar: 299 mm Apr: 132 mm May: 142 mm Jun: 27 mm Jul: 63 mm Aug: 56 mm Sep: 48 mm Oct: 96 mm Nov: 147 mm Dec: 113 mm Jan: 27°C / 21°C Feb: 27°C / 21°C Mar: 27°C / 21°C Apr: 25°C / 18°C May: 22°C / 16°C Jun: 21°C / 12°C Jul: 20°C / 12°C Aug: 22°C / 13°C Sep: 24°C / 15°C Oct: 26°C / 17°C Nov: 26°C / 19°C Dec: 28°C / 20°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.9
Internet Speed 8.1
Safety 8.4
Weather 8.5
Accommodation Cost 3.2
Nomad Friendly 7.4
Female Friendly 8.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Gold Coast
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,005.91 per month
Coworking Space $337.84 per month
Coffee $4.08 per cup
Beer $8.80 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18.30 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $116.13 per month
Mobile Plan $38.71 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $66.86 per month

Other cities in Australia

Other cities in Australia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Melbourne $5,328 6.9 Compare
2 Sydney $5,469 6.7 Compare
3 Adelaide $4,561 6.7 Compare
4 Brisbane $4,927 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Byron Hinterland AU Australia $4,138 5.5 Compare
2 Manly AU Australia $6,577 6.4 Compare
3 Nimbin AU Australia $4,258 4.9 Compare
4 Brisbane AU Australia $4,927 6.7 Compare

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