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Darwin vs Baucau

Darwin, Australia compared with Baucau, East Timor: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Country Australia East Timor
Nomad score 0.0 / 10 4.6 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $1,030 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 28°C 32° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 55 Moderate 54 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Average high 30.7°C 30.1°C
Average low 24.7°C 23.3°C
Precipitation 165 mm / mo 100 mm / mo
Sunshine 310 h / mo 318 h / mo
Humidity 71% 78%
Rain days 13.1 / mo 14.4 / mo
Wind speed 19.6 km/h 13.5 km/h

AU Darwin · average high by month

TL Baucau · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Darwin TL Baucau
US AQI 55 54
PM2.5 12.4 µg/m³ 15.4 µg/m³
PM10 15.3 µg/m³ 18.4 µg/m³
Ozone 77 µg/m³ 75 µg/m³
UV index 3.7 5.3

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.0 1.2
Local Payment Services 0.0 2.5
Startup Scene 0.0 1.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Air Conditioning 0.0 3.8
Green Spaces 0.0 5.6
Natural Disaster Risk 0.0 5.0
Noise Pollution 0.0 6.4
Seasonal Variety 0.0 3.5
Weather 0.0 7.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Mobile Network Coverage 0.0 4.7
Power Grid Reliability 0.0 3.8
Public WiFi Availability 0.0 2.0
VPN Reliability 0.0 5.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Accommodation Cost 0.0 8.0
Cost of Living 0.0 7.7
Currency Stability 0.0 5.8
Entertainment Cost 0.0 6.7
Food & Groceries 0.0 7.4
Gym Membership Cost 0.0 5.8
Transportation Cost 0.0 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Culture 0.0 6.1
Indoors Fun 0.0 3.3
Language Learning Opportunities 0.0 3.2
Local Experiences & Tours 0.0 6.1
Nightlife 0.0 2.1
Outdoors & Nature 0.0 7.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.0 1.1
Nomad Friendly 0.0 2.2
Online Community Presence 0.0 1.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 1.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 0.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 1.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 1.0
Internet Speed 0.0 3.4
Local SIM Card Availability 0.0 5.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Fitness Facilities 0.0 2.3
Food Scene 0.0 3.7
Healthy Food Options 0.0 3.4
Yoga Studios 0.0 1.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Healthcare 0.0 3.4
Healthcare Affordability 0.0 7.0
Healthcare Quality 0.0 2.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 0.0 2.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.0 3.2
Freedom of Speech 0.0 6.3
Political Stability 0.0 5.6
Tax Friendliness 0.0 7.5
Visa Ease 0.0 3.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Air Quality 0.0 8.1
Cleanliness 0.0 5.4
Environmental Quality 0.0 7.7
Family Friendly 0.0 5.7
Language Barrier 0.0 4.2
Work-Life Balance 0.0 7.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Female Friendly 0.0 6.1
Racial Tolerance 0.0 6.8
Safety 0.0 7.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Airport Connectivity 0.0 2.5
Cycling 0.0 3.1
Intercity Travel Options 0.0 3.6
Public Transit 0.0 2.3
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 0.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 3.0
Walkability 0.0 5.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Coworking Quality 0.0 1.3
Freelance Ecosystem 0.0 1.9
Networking Opportunities 0.0 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 0.0 1.8
Time Zone Favorability 0.0 6.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Jeans — $30 per pair
Summer Dress — $20 per dress
Running Shoes — $60 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Dining Out — $25 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Cinema Ticket — $5.00 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Coffee — $1.50 per cup
Beer — $2.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) — $3.50 per meal
Fast Food Combo — $6.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) — $25 per meal
Apples — $2.50 per kg
Bread — $1.00 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) — $0.80 per bottle
Milk — $1.50 per liter
Rice — $1.20 per kg
Chicken Fillets — $5.00 per kg
Beef — $8.00 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) — $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Groceries — $100 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Health Insurance — $20 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Doctor Visit (GP) — $20 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) — $5.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Apartment (1 bedroom) — $350 per month
Housing — $180 per month
Coworking Space — $80 per month
Airbnb (1 month) — $600 per month
Coliving Space — $350 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Internet & Mobile — $35 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Leisure Activities — $10 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Haircut — $5.00 per visit
Laundry — $3.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Mobile Plan — $10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) — $45 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) — $5.00 one-time
Gym Membership — $30 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Taxi Start — $2.00 per trip
Transportation — $15 per month
Taxi per km — $0.80 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $25 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $4.00 per trip
Gasoline — $1.20 per liter
Scooter Rental — $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Utilities — $40 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
AU Darwin TL Baucau
Visa & Legal Fees — $5.00 per month
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