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Noosa vs Busselton

Noosa, Australia compared with Busselton, Australia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Country Australia Australia
Nomad score 6.3 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $3,976 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 21°C 25° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 36 Good 40 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Average high 24.3°C 22.4°C
Average low 18.1°C 12.8°C
Precipitation 124 mm / mo 55 mm / mo
Sunshine 303 h / mo 316 h / mo
Humidity 77% 68%
Rain days 12.8 / mo 6.6 / mo
Wind speed 19.6 km/h 23.6 km/h

AU Noosa · average high by month

AU Busselton · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Noosa AU Busselton
US AQI 36 40
PM2.5 3.9 µg/m³ 9 µg/m³
PM10 6.1 µg/m³ 13.6 µg/m³
Ozone 37 µg/m³ 58 µg/m³
UV index 0 7.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.1 0.0
Local Payment Services 8.4 0.0
Startup Scene 4.4 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Air Conditioning 7.7 0.0
Green Spaces 8.8 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 5.8 0.0
Noise Pollution 7.2 0.0
Seasonal Variety 5.4 0.0
Weather 8.5 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Mobile Network Coverage 8.4 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.4 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 5.7 0.0
VPN Reliability 8.6 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Accommodation Cost 2.4 0.0
Cost of Living 3.3 0.0
Currency Stability 9.1 0.0
Entertainment Cost 3.5 0.0
Food & Groceries 3.3 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 4.5 0.0
Transportation Cost 4.8 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Culture 6.0 0.0
Indoors Fun 4.5 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.4 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.1 0.0
Nightlife 5.0 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.5 0.0
Nomad Friendly 6.6 0.0
Online Community Presence 3.9 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Cafes with WiFi 6.9 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.8 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.2 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.4 0.0
Internet Speed 8.4 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 8.3 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Fitness Facilities 7.5 0.0
Food Scene 7.8 0.0
Healthy Food Options 8.2 0.0
Yoga Studios 8.3 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Healthcare 7.3 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 5.3 0.0
Healthcare Quality 8.4 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.3 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 7.3 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 6.8 0.0
Freedom of Speech 9.0 0.0
Political Stability 9.1 0.0
Tax Friendliness 4.1 0.0
Visa Ease 6.4 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Air Quality 8.9 0.0
Cleanliness 8.4 0.0
Environmental Quality 8.8 0.0
Family Friendly 8.7 0.0
Language Barrier 9.5 0.0
Work-Life Balance 8.5 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Female Friendly 8.8 0.0
Racial Tolerance 8.2 0.0
Safety 9.1 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Airport Connectivity 6.1 0.0
Cycling 6.9 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 4.9 0.0
Public Transit 4.1 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 5.5 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.1 0.0
Walkability 6.9 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Coworking Quality 5.4 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.5 0.0
Networking Opportunities 3.9 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.7 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 5.5 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Jeans $57 per pair —
Summer Dress $42 per dress —
Running Shoes $92 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Dining Out $142 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Cinema Ticket $13 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Coffee $3.54 per cup —
Beer $6.37 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $13 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $9.20 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $64 per meal —
Apples $3.18 per kg —
Bread $2.48 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.12 per bottle —
Milk $1.56 per liter —
Rice $1.98 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $8.49 per kg —
Beef $14 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Groceries $425 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Doctor Visit (GP) $50 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $11 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,557 per month —
Housing $1,274 per month —
Coworking Space $226 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $2,476 per month —
Coliving Space $991 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Internet & Mobile $57 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Leisure Activities $71 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Haircut $28 per visit —
Laundry $5.66 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Mobile Plan $25 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $53 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time —
Gym Membership $42 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Taxi Start $3.18 per trip —
Transportation $71 per month —
Taxi per km $1.56 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $85 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $11 per trip —
Gasoline $1.27 per liter —
Scooter Rental $28 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Noosa AU Busselton
Utilities $142 per month —
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