At a glance
 AU
Dunsborough
|
 MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Malaysia |
| Nomad score | 5.7 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $5,824 / mo | $1,539 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 10°C | 30° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 Moderate | 52 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.4°C | 28.5°C |
| Average low | 13.8°C | 26.4°C |
| Precipitation | 58 mm / mo | 235 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 316 h / mo | 301 h / mo |
| Humidity | 69% | 80% |
| Rain days | 7.7 / mo | 19.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 26 km/h | 21 km/h |
AU
Dunsborough · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 26
A 22
M 20
J 17
J 16
A 16
S 17
O 19
N 23
D 26
MY
Redang Island · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 28
A 29
M 30
J 30
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 29
N 28
D 28
Air quality
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 55 | 52 |
| PM2.5 | 12.1 µg/m³ | 6.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 20.9 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 48 µg/m³ | 81 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.1 | 4.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.9 | 1.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Green Spaces | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.0 | 6.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 6.4 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 7.6 | 7.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 6.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.8 | 6.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Cost of Living | 3.4 | 6.2 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 7.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.6 | 5.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.7 | 3.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 2.3 | 3.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Nightlife | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 9.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 1.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.3 | 2.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.2 | 0.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Internet Speed | 7.6 | 4.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 5.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.3 | 2.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.4 | 3.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.6 | 5.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.6 | 4.9 |
| Political Stability | 8.8 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Visa Ease | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Cleanliness | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Family Friendly | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Language Barrier | 9.3 | 6.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.4 | 7.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 9.2 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Cycling | 5.6 | 2.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Public Transit | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| Walkability | 5.7 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $88 per pair | $30 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $53 per dress | $20 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $120 per pair | $50 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $246 per month | $50 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $4.97 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.08 per cup | $1.99 per cup |
| Beer | $8.80 per pint | $3.72 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $20 per meal | $2.98 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $92 per meal | $30 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $4.47 per meal |
| Apples | $3.80 per kg | $2.98 per kg |
| Bread | $2.89 per loaf | $1.24 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.25 per bottle | $0.62 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.55 per liter | $1.99 per liter |
| Rice | $2.67 per kg | $1.24 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $12 per kg | $4.47 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $8.69 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $18 per bottle | $20 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $387 per month | $149 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $25 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $67 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $3.72 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,478 per month | $99 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,654 per month | $298 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $4,575 per month | $745 per month |
| Coworking Space | $296 per month | $149 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,267 per month | $497 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $53 per month | $12 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $141 per month | $12 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $32 per visit | $4.97 per visit |
| Laundry | $11 per kg | $1.99 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $39 per month | $9.93 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $60 per month | $30 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $28 one-time | $4.97 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $53 per month | $25 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $9.93 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $106 per month | $25 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.57 per trip | $1.24 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.01 per km | $0.50 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $77 per month | $20 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $13 per trip | $2.98 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.44 per liter | $0.55 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $32 per month | $9.93 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Dunsborough
|
MY
Redang Island
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $134 per month | $30 per month |