At a glance
 AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Nomad score | 6.6 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $5,145 / mo | $6,468 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 20°C | 30° / 20°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 34 Good | 19 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.5°C | 23.4°C |
| Average low | 17.2°C | 16.7°C |
| Precipitation | 119 mm / mo | 144 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 304 h / mo | 301 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 77% |
| Rain days | 11.4 / mo | 14 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.2 km/h | 20.2 km/h |
AU
Gold Coast · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 27
A 25
M 22
J 21
J 20
A 22
S 24
O 26
N 26
D 28
AU
Byron Bay · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 26
A 24
M 21
J 20
J 19
A 21
S 22
O 24
N 25
D 26
Air quality
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 34 | 19 |
| PM2.5 | 3.6 µg/m³ | 1.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 5.8 µg/m³ | 1.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 36 µg/m³ | 35 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Startup Scene | 6.2 | 4.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.2 | 6.3 |
| Green Spaces | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Weather | 8.5 | 8.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.9 | 8.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Cost of Living | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Currency Stability | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.9 | 4.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.6 | 3.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Nightlife | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.5 | 4.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Internet Speed | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Food Scene | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 8.2 | 9.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.6 | 7.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 5.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Cleanliness | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Family Friendly | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Language Barrier | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 8.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 8.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Cycling | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Public Transit | 6.4 | 3.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Walkability | 6.0 | 7.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.1 | 5.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $95 per pair | $113 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $63 per dress | $77 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $130 per pair | $137 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $176 per month | $176 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $17 per ticket | $17 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.08 per cup | $4.36 per cup |
| Beer | $8.80 per pint | $9.50 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18 per meal | $20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $99 per meal | $113 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.66 per kg | $4.57 per kg |
| Bread | $2.89 per loaf | $6.69 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.25 per bottle | $2.67 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.69 per liter | $2.39 per liter |
| Rice | $2.39 per kg | $2.96 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $13 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Beef | $17 per kg | $24 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $16 per bottle | $20 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $387 per month | $457 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | — | $99 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $74 per visit | $74 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $13 per purchase | $13 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,478 per month | $1,478 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $2,006 per month | $2,393 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $4,082 per month | $6,686 per month |
| Coworking Space | $338 per month | $387 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,372 per month | $1,971 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $63 per month | $77 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $106 per month | $106 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $32 per visit | $46 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.45 per kg | $18 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $39 per month | $39 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $67 per month | $67 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $25 one-time | $28 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $60 per month | $88 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Gold Coast
|
AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $127 per month | $84 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.87 per trip | $4.08 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.04 per km | $2.39 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $116 per month | $77 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $15 per trip | $15 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.58 per liter | $1.58 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $32 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
AU
Gold Coast
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AU
Byron Bay
|
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $155 per month | $127 per month |