At a glance
 AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,194 / mo | $4,927 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 16°C | 24° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 36 Good | 35 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 22.9°C | 22.4°C |
| Average low | 15°C | 15.3°C |
| Precipitation | 144 mm / mo | 109 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 297 h / mo | 302 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% |
| Rain days | 12.7 / mo | 11.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.5 km/h | 21.1 km/h |
AU
Coffs Harbour · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 25
A 23
M 20
J 18
J 18
A 20
S 22
O 24
N 25
D 27
AU
Port Macquarie · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 25
A 23
M 20
J 18
J 18
A 19
S 21
O 23
N 24
D 26
Air quality
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 36 | 35 |
| PM2.5 | 9.4 µg/m³ | 3.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 15 µg/m³ | 5.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 63 µg/m³ | 41 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.9 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Startup Scene | 3.0 | 3.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Green Spaces | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Weather | 7.7 | 7.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.7 | 8.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Cost of Living | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Currency Stability | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.9 | 6.6 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.0 | 8.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.0 | 5.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.2 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.0 | 7.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Political Stability | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Visa Ease | 7.5 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
|
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Cleanliness | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Family Friendly | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Language Barrier | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Cycling | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Public Transit | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.3 | 3.8 |
| Walkability | 5.3 | 5.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.9 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $56 per pair | $81 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $35 per dress | $55 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $123 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $71 per month | $197 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.17 per cup | $3.66 per cup |
| Beer | $5.64 per pint | $7.39 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $13 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $56 per meal | $81 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.46 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.17 per kg | $3.62 per kg |
| Bread | $2.47 per loaf | $2.67 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.76 per bottle | $2.18 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.76 per liter | $1.72 per liter |
| Rice | $1.41 per kg | $2.25 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.46 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $17 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
|
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $247 per month | $387 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
|
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $49 per visit | $60 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.05 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $268 per month | $1,372 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,128 per month | $1,372 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,763 per month | $3,378 per month |
| Coworking Space | $176 per month | $267 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,058 per month | $985 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $49 per month | $60 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $35 per month | $84 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $21 per visit | $30 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.82 per kg | $8.45 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $28 per month | $32 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $56 per month | $60 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $21 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $35 per month | $53 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $14 per hour | $15 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Coffs Harbour
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AU
Port Macquarie
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|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $56 per month | $99 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.17 per trip | $3.87 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.55 per km | $2.01 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $71 per month | $102 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $11 per trip | $14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.27 per liter | $1.49 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $28 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Coffs Harbour
|
AU
Port Macquarie
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $106 per month | $127 per month |