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Cairns vs Darwin

AU Australia AU Australia

Cairns, Australia compared with Darwin, Australia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Country Australia Australia
Nomad score 6.1 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $4,343 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 22°C 32° / 29°C
Air quality (AQI) 42 Good 39 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Average high 28.3°C 30.7°C
Average low 21.3°C 24.7°C
Precipitation 192 mm / mo 165 mm / mo
Sunshine 302 h / mo 310 h / mo
Humidity 80% 71%
Rain days 13.8 / mo 13.1 / mo
Wind speed 16 km/h 19.6 km/h

AU Cairns · average high by month

AU Darwin · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Cairns AU Darwin
US AQI 42 39
PM2.5 7.2 µg/m³ 8 µg/m³
PM10 11.1 µg/m³ 9.7 µg/m³
Ozone 39 µg/m³ 74 µg/m³
UV index 0 3.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.0 0.0
Local Payment Services 8.5 0.0
Startup Scene 4.0 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Air Conditioning 8.4 0.0
Green Spaces 8.2 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 4.1 0.0
Noise Pollution 6.5 0.0
Seasonal Variety 4.1 0.0
Weather 7.5 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.5 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 5.8 0.0
VPN Reliability 8.3 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Accommodation Cost 3.3 0.0
Cost of Living 3.6 0.0
Currency Stability 8.9 0.0
Entertainment Cost 4.3 0.0
Food & Groceries 3.7 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 4.8 0.0
Transportation Cost 4.6 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Culture 6.6 0.0
Indoors Fun 5.1 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.6 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 8.6 0.0
Nightlife 5.6 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.5 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.9 0.0
Nomad Friendly 5.8 0.0
Online Community Presence 3.7 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Cafes with WiFi 6.7 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.2 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.8 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.0 0.0
Internet Speed 7.6 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.5 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Fitness Facilities 7.0 0.0
Food Scene 7.1 0.0
Healthy Food Options 7.5 0.0
Yoga Studios 6.9 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Healthcare 6.9 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 4.8 0.0
Healthcare Quality 8.1 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.1 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 6.8 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.8 0.0
Freedom of Speech 8.8 0.0
Political Stability 8.7 0.0
Tax Friendliness 4.4 0.0
Visa Ease 6.6 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Air Quality 8.7 0.0
Cleanliness 8.1 0.0
Environmental Quality 8.8 0.0
Family Friendly 8.1 0.0
Language Barrier 9.5 0.0
Work-Life Balance 8.2 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Female Friendly 8.3 0.0
Racial Tolerance 7.6 0.0
Safety 8.3 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Airport Connectivity 7.3 0.0
Cycling 5.6 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 5.8 0.0
Public Transit 5.3 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 6.6 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 5.7 0.0
Walkability 6.8 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Coworking Quality 4.7 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.9 0.0
Networking Opportunities 4.3 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 4.4 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 6.4 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Jeans $95 per pair —
Summer Dress $60 per dress —
Running Shoes $130 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Dining Out $141 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Cinema Ticket $17 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Coffee $4.08 per cup —
Beer $8.09 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $95 per meal —
Apples $3.80 per kg —
Bread $2.96 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.18 per bottle —
Milk $1.72 per liter —
Rice $2.39 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $12 per kg —
Beef $17 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $17 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Groceries $387 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $13 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,513 per month —
Housing $1,232 per month —
Coworking Space $317 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $3,378 per month —
Coliving Space $1,161 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Internet & Mobile $63 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Leisure Activities $106 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Haircut $32 per visit —
Laundry $8.45 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Mobile Plan $39 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $63 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $28 one-time —
Gym Membership $60 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Taxi Start $3.66 per trip —
Transportation $113 per month —
Taxi per km $2.08 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $102 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $14 per trip —
Gasoline $1.51 per liter —
Scooter Rental $39 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Cairns AU Darwin
Utilities $155 per month —
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