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About Atauro Island

Atauro Island, East Timor, is a peaceful tropical escape for digital nomads who want to unplug 🌴🌊. Expect stunning beaches, clear waters, and a slow pace of life. It’s ideal for remote work if you’re okay with limited infrastructure, patchy internet, and a very small-town vibe. Great for focused retreats, not for fast-paced city living 🧘‍♂️💻

Through the year

Best in July (71) · now 67
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 129 mm Feb: 159 mm Mar: 100 mm Apr: 96 mm May: 26 mm Jun: 22 mm Jul: 13 mm Aug: 5 mm Sep: 7 mm Oct: 22 mm Nov: 69 mm Dec: 182 mm Jan: 26°C / 23°C Feb: 26°C / 22°C Mar: 26°C / 22°C Apr: 27°C / 23°C May: 27°C / 23°C Jun: 27°C / 22°C Jul: 26°C / 22°C Aug: 27°C / 22°C Sep: 28°C / 22°C Oct: 29°C / 23°C Nov: 29°C / 23°C Dec: 27°C / 23°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 6.7
Internet Speed 2.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.0
Safety 8.5
Accommodation Cost 7.1
Weather 7.0
Nomad Friendly 2.0
Female Friendly 7.5
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Atauro Island
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $150.00 per month
Coworking Space $60.00 per month
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.50 per meal
Coffee $1.50 per cup
Beer $2.50 per pint
Monthly Transport Pass $15.00 per month
Mobile Plan $10.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $50.00 per month

Other cities in East Timor

Other cities in East Timor
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Baucau $1,030 4.6 Compare
2 Liquica $1,530 4.5 Compare
3 Dili $1,830 4.4 Compare
4 Suai $1,725 4.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Baucau TL East Timor $1,030 4.6 Compare
2 Dili TL East Timor $1,830 4.4 Compare
3 Suai TL East Timor $1,725 4.2 Compare
4 Liquica TL East Timor $1,530 4.5 Compare

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