At a glance
 AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Nomad score | 5.7 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $5,346 / mo | $3,088 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 24°C | 30° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 46 Good | 52 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 25.8°C | 26.9°C |
| Average low | 21.2°C | 21.5°C |
| Precipitation | 121 mm / mo | 271 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 313 h / mo | 295 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 81% |
| Rain days | 11.8 / mo | 17.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.4 km/h | 16.4 km/h |
AU
Airlie Beach · average high by month
J 29
F 28
M 28
A 26
M 24
J 23
J 22
A 23
S 24
O 27
N 28
D 28
AU
Mission Beach · average high by month
J 30
F 29
M 29
A 28
M 25
J 24
J 23
A 24
S 25
O 28
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 46 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 7.3 µg/m³ | 7.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.1 µg/m³ | 12.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 49 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Startup Scene | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Green Spaces | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.1 | 3.6 |
| Weather | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 7.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Cost of Living | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.2 | 3.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Nightlife | 6.0 | 2.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.3 | 4.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Internet Speed | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Food Scene | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.1 | 5.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.2 | 6.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Political Stability | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Visa Ease | 5.2 | 5.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Cleanliness | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| Family Friendly | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Language Barrier | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.2 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 8.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| Cycling | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.9 | 1.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| Walkability | 7.1 | 4.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.0 | 6.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $81 per pair | $49 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $53 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $116 per pair | $84 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $225 per month | $84 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $11 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.08 per cup | $3.51 per cup |
| Beer | $8.45 per pint | $5.61 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $19 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $9.12 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $95 per meal | $63 per meal |
| Apples | $3.84 per kg | $3.16 per kg |
| Bread | $2.96 per loaf | $2.46 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.25 per bottle | $1.75 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.01 per liter | $1.26 per liter |
| Rice | $2.39 per kg | $1.75 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $7.72 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $457 per month | $351 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $99 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $67 per visit | $49 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $13 per purchase | $5.61 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,724 per month | $982 per month |
| Housing | $1,478 per month | $772 per month |
| Coworking Space | $289 per month | $126 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $4,082 per month | $1,754 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,267 per month | $1,263 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $60 per month | $53 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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| Leisure Activities | $141 per month | $56 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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| Haircut | $32 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.85 per kg | $5.61 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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| Mobile Plan | $32 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $60 per month | $46 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $25 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $62 per month | $32 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $13 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $3.66 per trip | $3.16 per trip |
| Transportation | $127 per month | $56 per month |
| Taxi per km | $2.08 per km | $1.54 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $67 per month | $32 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $8.42 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.51 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $32 per month | $21 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Airlie Beach
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AU
Mission Beach
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $169 per month | $126 per month |