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Hobart, Australia 🇦🇺
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
32%
Weight: 150
Hobart is relatively expensive compared to many cities globally, with higher costs for daily expenses due to its island location.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
28%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are high, especially for short-term stays; limited supply drives up costs.
🍎 Food & Groceries
41%
Weight: 40
Food prices are above average due to import costs, but fresh local produce is available.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; many rely on cars or rideshares.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate prices for entertainment; fewer options than larger cities but good quality.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
58%
Weight: 10
Average gym membership costs, with several mid-range facilities available.
💱 Currency Stability
91%
Weight: 30
Australian dollar is stable with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
73%
Weight: 100
Good broadband coverage with NBN fiber available in most areas; speeds suitable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
42%
Weight: 40
Limited number of coworking spaces; smaller community but growing.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, though not as widespread as in major cities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
37%
Weight: 100
Not a major hub for digital nomads, but slowly gaining attention.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
84%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on lifestyle and balance; relaxed pace and natural surroundings support wellbeing.
🌳 Environmental Quality
89%
Weight: 15
Clean air and water, with strong environmental protections and low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
87%
Weight: 10
City is well-maintained and clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
98%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language; minimal language barriers for English speakers.
💨 Air Quality
85%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality, though occasional bushfire smoke can affect it seasonally.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
79%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family-oriented amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
86%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with public and private options.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is good but can be costly without insurance; Medicare benefits limited for visitors.
🏥 Healthcare
84%
Weight: 20
Reliable healthcare infrastructure with well-trained professionals.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
43%
Weight: 80
Cool temperate climate with mild summers and cold, wet winters; not ideal for those seeking warm, sunny weather year-round.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
67%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of bushfires and occasional flooding; low earthquake risk.
🏞️ Green Spaces
88%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural reserves within and around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common but less critical due to cooler climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with cool winters and mild summers, offering variety but less warmth.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution; quiet and peaceful city environment.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
72%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with strong arts scene and historical significance.
🌃 Nightlife
40%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options compared to larger cities; more relaxed evening scene.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, beaches, and wilderness areas.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
55%
Weight: 10
Some language schools available but limited variety.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good range of local tours focusing on nature, history, and food.
🎳 Indoors Fun
52%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; museums and galleries available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
67%
Weight: 25
Growing food scene with emphasis on local produce and seafood.
🧠 Yoga Studios
59%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available but not abundant.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
63%
Weight: 15
Adequate fitness options including gyms and outdoor activities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good availability of healthy and organic food choices.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
GMT+10; favorable for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events; small but growing community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote jobs come from outside the city.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
43%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
45%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are functional but fewer in number and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
38%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and small.
💳 Local Payment Services
75%
Weight: 10
Modern payment infrastructure with widespread card and mobile payment acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest and adoption; no major hubs but growing awareness.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
52%
Weight: 30
Hobart Airport offers domestic flights and limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but limited coverage and frequency.
🚶 Walkability
68%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable with compact layout.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
65%
Weight: 15
Uber and other ride-sharing services operate but less prevalent than in major cities.
🚲 Cycling
57%
Weight: 10
Some cycling infrastructure but hilly terrain limits widespread use.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
43%
Weight: 15
Limited options; mostly reliant on flights and some bus services.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
39%
Weight: 10
Few scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
78%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage citywide; 5G expanding but not ubiquitous.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in some areas but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Australia has strict visa requirements; digital nomad-specific visas not widely available.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
High tax rates and complex tax system for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
92%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
50%
Weight: 15
Requires local address and documentation; moderate difficulty for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60%
Weight: 10
Relatively straightforward but involves bureaucracy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
45%
Weight: 50
Somewhat welcoming but limited infrastructure and community for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
32%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; small community.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online presence for digital nomads specific to Hobart.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
86%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates and safe environment.
♀️ Female Friendly
83%
Weight: 50
Generally safe and inclusive for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Moderate racial tolerance; some issues but overall welcoming.