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Broome vs Sumba

Broome, Australia compared with Sumba, Indonesia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AU Broome ID Sumba
Country Australia Indonesia
Nomad score 5.1 / 10 4.9 / 10
Cost of living $5,807 / mo $558 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 31° / 25°C 30° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 18 Good 52 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Broome ID Sumba
Average high 30.9°C 29.6°C
Average low 24.3°C 21.2°C
Precipitation 54 mm / mo 129 mm / mo
Sunshine 335 h / mo 317 h / mo
Humidity 66% 80%
Rain days 4.3 / mo 16 / mo
Wind speed 22.9 km/h 16.8 km/h

AU Broome · average high by month

ID Sumba · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Broome ID Sumba
US AQI 18 52
PM2.5 2.8 µg/m³ 8.1 µg/m³
PM10 3 µg/m³ 10.4 µg/m³
Ozone 25 µg/m³ 66 µg/m³
UV index 0 4.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Broome ID Sumba
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.6 1.7
Local Payment Services 7.4 3.4
Startup Scene 2.5 1.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Broome ID Sumba
Air Conditioning 8.2 4.9
Green Spaces 5.9 7.1
Natural Disaster Risk 5.1 5.1
Noise Pollution 7.2 7.2
Seasonal Variety 3.5 3.9
Weather 6.2 7.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Broome ID Sumba
Mobile Network Coverage 7.3 4.9
Power Grid Reliability 7.8 3.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.1 2.5
VPN Reliability 8.0 5.4

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Broome ID Sumba
Accommodation Cost 2.0 8.1
Cost of Living 2.6 8.0
Currency Stability 9.1 6.2
Entertainment Cost 3.7 7.1
Food & Groceries 3.2 7.8
Gym Membership Cost 3.4 4.7
Transportation Cost 3.2 7.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Broome ID Sumba
Culture 6.6 7.7
Indoors Fun 3.8 2.4
Language Learning Opportunities 3.1 3.2
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 7.9
Nightlife 4.2 2.3
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 9.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Broome ID Sumba
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.1 1.3
Nomad Friendly 4.7 3.1
Online Community Presence 2.3 1.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Broome ID Sumba
Cafes with WiFi 5.7 2.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.5 1.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.1 1.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3 1.6
Internet Speed 6.6 3.8
Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 5.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Broome ID Sumba
Fitness Facilities 5.0 2.7
Food Scene 6.5 4.6
Healthy Food Options 5.7 4.5
Yoga Studios 4.8 3.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Broome ID Sumba
Healthcare 5.9 3.7
Healthcare Affordability 5.2 6.8
Healthcare Quality 6.6 3.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Broome ID Sumba
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 3.9
Ease of Business Registration 6.1 2.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.3 3.0
Freedom of Speech 8.8 4.7
Political Stability 9.0 6.0
Tax Friendliness 3.9 5.4
Visa Ease 5.7 5.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Broome ID Sumba
Air Quality 8.8 8.6
Cleanliness 7.7 6.0
Environmental Quality 8.2 8.2
Family Friendly 7.1 4.6
Language Barrier 9.3 3.7
Work-Life Balance 7.8 6.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Broome ID Sumba
Female Friendly 7.9 5.8
Racial Tolerance 7.2 6.7
Safety 7.8 6.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Broome ID Sumba
Airport Connectivity 4.4 3.6
Cycling 4.2 2.6
Intercity Travel Options 4.3 2.6
Public Transit 3.1 1.8
Ride-sharing Services 3.7 0.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.5 4.2
Walkability 4.9 3.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Broome ID Sumba
Coworking Quality 2.9 1.7
Freelance Ecosystem 3.2 2.4
Networking Opportunities 3.3 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 3.3 2.4
Time Zone Favorability 6.3 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Broome ID Sumba
Jeans $84 per pair $14 per pair
Summer Dress $60 per dress $8.29 per dress
Running Shoes $120 per pair $28 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Broome ID Sumba
Dining Out $225 per month $11 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Broome ID Sumba
Cinema Ticket $15 per ticket $1.93 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Broome ID Sumba
Coffee $4.08 per cup $0.83 per cup
Beer $8.45 per pint $1.66 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal $1.38 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $2.21 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $99 per meal $8.29 per meal
Apples $4.36 per kg $1.38 per kg
Bread $2.89 per loaf $0.83 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.46 per bottle $0.28 per bottle
Milk $2.04 per liter $1.11 per liter
Rice $2.67 per kg $0.55 per kg
Chicken Fillets $13 per kg $1.93 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $6.63 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle $11 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Broome ID Sumba
Groceries $528 per month $33 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AU Broome ID Sumba
Health Insurance — $2.76 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Broome ID Sumba
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit $5.53 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $11 per purchase $1.11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Broome ID Sumba
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,724 per month $138 per month
Housing $1,478 per month $22 per month
Coworking Space $338 per month $83 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $4,082 per month $332 per month
Coliving Space $1,267 per month $166 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Broome ID Sumba
Internet & Mobile $63 per month $5.53 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Broome ID Sumba
Leisure Activities $106 per month $5.53 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Broome ID Sumba
Haircut $32 per visit $1.66 per visit
Laundry $8.45 per kg $0.83 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Broome ID Sumba
Mobile Plan $39 per month $2.76 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $67 per month $17 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $25 one-time $2.76 one-time
Gym Membership $63 per month $11 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $8.29 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Broome ID Sumba
Taxi Start $4.57 per trip $0.55 per trip
Transportation $84 per month $8.29 per month
Taxi per km $1.97 per km $0.28 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $60 per month $5.53 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $1.38 per trip
Gasoline $1.65 per liter $0.55 per liter
Scooter Rental $32 per month $3.87 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Broome ID Sumba
Utilities $197 per month $5.53 per month
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