Nomad Watch

About Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a relaxed tropical base for digital nomads 🌴☕. It offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle, reliable tourist infrastructure, and easy access to cafes, resorts, and cowork-friendly spots. Great for balancing work with nature—think Great Barrier Reef dives and Daintree escapes 🐠🌿. Best for nomads who value scenery and calm over big-city buzz.

Through the year

Best in June (54) · now 54
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 561 mm Feb: 405 mm Mar: 380 mm Apr: 348 mm May: 125 mm Jun: 80 mm Jul: 121 mm Aug: 84 mm Sep: 111 mm Oct: 70 mm Nov: 126 mm Dec: 547 mm Jan: 30°C / 25°C Feb: 29°C / 25°C Mar: 29°C / 24°C Apr: 28°C / 24°C May: 26°C / 22°C Jun: 25°C / 21°C Jul: 24°C / 20°C Aug: 25°C / 20°C Sep: 26°C / 21°C Oct: 28°C / 23°C Nov: 29°C / 24°C Dec: 29°C / 25°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 3.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9
Safety 8.6
Internet Speed 7.4
Accommodation Cost 2.8
Weather 8.2
Nomad Friendly 5.3
Racial Tolerance 7.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Port Douglas
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,513.23 per month
Coworking Space $267.45 per month
Coffee $4.08 per cup
Beer $8.09 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18.30 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $84.46 per month
Mobile Plan $31.67 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $59.83 per month

Other cities in Australia

Other cities in Australia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Melbourne $5,328 6.9 Compare
2 Adelaide $4,561 6.7 Compare
3 Sydney $5,469 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 Yamba AU Australia $2,856 5.6 Compare
3 Tulagi SB Solomon Islands $3,213 3.2 Compare
4 Canberra AU Australia $4,807 6.3 Compare

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