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Geraldton vs Madang

AU Australia PG Papua New Guinea

Geraldton, Australia compared with Madang, Papua New Guinea: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Nomad score 5.5 / 10 3.3 / 10
Cost of living $4,226 / mo $2,962 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 19° / 11°C 31° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 36 Good 59 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Average high 26°C 29.3°C
Average low 16.5°C 23.9°C
Precipitation 35 mm / mo 290 mm / mo
Sunshine 335 h / mo 283 h / mo
Humidity 63% 88%
Rain days 4.7 / mo 24 / mo
Wind speed 25 km/h 13.6 km/h

AU Geraldton · average high by month

PG Madang · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Geraldton PG Madang
US AQI 36 59
PM2.5 8.7 µg/m³ 9.1 µg/m³
PM10 13.8 µg/m³ 13.3 µg/m³
Ozone 39 µg/m³ 60 µg/m³
UV index 0 1.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.3 1.4
Local Payment Services 7.9 2.7
Startup Scene 2.7 1.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Air Conditioning 7.4 4.3
Green Spaces 6.2 7.4
Natural Disaster Risk 6.2 3.4
Noise Pollution 7.2 5.2
Seasonal Variety 6.2 2.8
Weather 8.0 5.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Mobile Network Coverage 7.8 4.9
Power Grid Reliability 8.2 3.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.4 2.6
VPN Reliability 8.4 4.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Accommodation Cost 4.4 4.2
Cost of Living 4.5 4.4
Currency Stability 9.1 3.4
Entertainment Cost 4.9 4.6
Food & Groceries 4.3 4.1
Gym Membership Cost 5.2 4.1
Transportation Cost 4.9 5.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Culture 5.1 5.5
Indoors Fun 4.3 2.8
Language Learning Opportunities 2.5 3.8
Local Experiences & Tours 6.8 6.8
Nightlife 3.7 2.3
Outdoors & Nature 8.4 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.6 0.7
Nomad Friendly 3.7 2.0
Online Community Presence 2.2 0.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Cafes with WiFi 5.5 1.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 2.6 0.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 3.4 0.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.9 0.9
Internet Speed 7.0 2.9
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 5.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Fitness Facilities 6.3 2.6
Food Scene 6.2 3.7
Healthy Food Options 6.5 3.2
Yoga Studios 4.6 1.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Healthcare 6.6 3.1
Healthcare Affordability 6.1 6.2
Healthcare Quality 7.1 2.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.2 0.5
Ease of Business Registration 5.2 2.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.1 2.5
Freedom of Speech 8.6 4.7
Political Stability 8.8 3.1
Tax Friendliness 3.9 4.0
Visa Ease 6.1 3.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Air Quality 8.7 7.7
Cleanliness 8.0 4.4
Environmental Quality 8.0 7.1
Family Friendly 7.8 3.7
Language Barrier 9.2 5.3
Work-Life Balance 7.9 5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Female Friendly 7.8 3.5
Racial Tolerance 7.0 4.2
Safety 7.5 2.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Airport Connectivity 4.7 2.6
Cycling 4.6 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 4.7 2.5
Public Transit 3.5 2.2
Ride-sharing Services 3.3 0.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.7 1.6
Walkability 4.8 4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Coworking Quality 3.3 1.0
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 1.9
Networking Opportunities 2.8 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 3.5 1.9
Time Zone Favorability 6.1 4.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Jeans $77 per pair $42 per pair
Summer Dress $49 per dress $22 per dress
Running Shoes $113 per pair $88 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Dining Out $141 per month $69 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Cinema Ticket $15 per ticket $5.79 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Coffee $3.66 per cup $2.78 per cup
Beer $7.74 per pint $2.31 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $17 per meal $5.79 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $77 per meal $42 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $8.10 per meal
Apples $3.38 per kg $4.17 per kg
Bread $2.39 per loaf $1.27 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.97 per bottle $1.04 per bottle
Milk $1.51 per liter $2.66 per liter
Rice $2.18 per kg $1.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $9.72 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Groceries $387 per month $208 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Health Insurance — $12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Doctor Visit (GP) $60 per visit $35 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase $8.10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Housing $1,161 per month $509 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,161 per month $810 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,956 per month $1,736 per month
Coworking Space $225 per month $104 per month
Coliving Space $809 per month $648 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Internet & Mobile $67 per month $35 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Leisure Activities $70 per month $35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Haircut $28 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $8.45 per kg $6.94 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Mobile Plan $32 per month $28 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month $139 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $21 one-time $3.47 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $58 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $14 per hour $9.26 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Transportation $84 per month $65 per month
Taxi Start $3.87 per trip $2.31 per trip
Taxi per km $1.72 per km $1.16 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $53 per month $23 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $8.10 per trip
Gasoline $1.39 per liter $1.12 per liter
Scooter Rental $11 per month $19 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Geraldton PG Madang
Utilities $169 per month $81 per month
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