At a glance
 AU
Alice Springs
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 PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Palau |
| Nomad score | 4.7 / 10 | 4.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,089 / mo | $3,160 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 19°C | 30° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 27 Good | 63 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29°C | 29°C |
| Average low | 15.6°C | 24.9°C |
| Precipitation | 29 mm / mo | 496 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 323 h / mo | 259 h / mo |
| Humidity | 39% | 87% |
| Rain days | 3.1 / mo | 27.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.7 km/h | 17.3 km/h |
AU
Alice Springs · average high by month
J 36
F 36
M 33
A 28
M 23
J 20
J 20
A 24
S 28
O 33
N 32
D 36
PW
Melekeok · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 29
A 29
M 29
J 29
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 29
N 29
D 29
Air quality
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 27 | 63 |
| PM2.5 | 3.8 µg/m³ | 16.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.8 µg/m³ | 21.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 53 µg/m³ | 49 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 2.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.9 | 3.2 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 1.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.7 | 5.3 |
| Green Spaces | 4.2 | 8.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.0 | 2.8 |
| Weather | 6.4 | 6.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.5 | 4.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.0 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 6.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Cost of Living | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.9 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.7 | 0.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.2 | 1.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.3 | 1.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Internet Speed | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 5.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Food Scene | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.1 | 1.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.8 | 2.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Political Stability | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.2 | 7.7 |
| Visa Ease | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.3 | 9.0 |
| Family Friendly | 6.1 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 9.4 | 7.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.2 | 7.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 4.2 | 8.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 4.7 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 4.1 | 8.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Cycling | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Public Transit | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 3.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 4.7 | 5.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $81 per pair | $60 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $53 per dress | $40 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $123 per pair | $90 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $169 per month | $60 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $8.00 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.08 per cup | $4.50 per cup |
| Beer | $7.39 per pint | $5.00 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $84 per meal | $50 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $9.00 per meal |
| Apples | $4.19 per kg | $3.50 per kg |
| Bread | $2.96 per loaf | $2.50 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.25 per bottle | $1.50 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.97 per liter | $2.80 per liter |
| Rice | $2.39 per kg | $2.00 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $18 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $387 per month | $350 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $40 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $67 per visit | $50 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,161 per month | $500 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,513 per month | $750 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $3,378 per month | $1,200 per month |
| Coworking Space | $271 per month | $200 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,267 per month | $700 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $67 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $106 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $32 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.45 per kg | $8.00 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $32 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $60 per month | $80 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $25 one-time | $15 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $60 per month | $50 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $15 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $49 per month | $30 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.80 per trip | $3.00 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.87 per km | $1.50 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $32 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $13 per trip | $8.00 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.65 per liter | $1.80 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $25 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $197 per month | $120 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Alice Springs
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PW
Melekeok
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|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $0.00 per month | $15 per month |