At a glance
 AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,976 / mo | $3,117 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 23° / 15°C | 23° / 14°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 48 Good | 41 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.3°C | 24.9°C |
| Average low | 18.1°C | 16.5°C |
| Precipitation | 124 mm / mo | 131 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 303 h / mo | 303 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 77% |
| Rain days | 12.8 / mo | 13.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.6 km/h | 15.9 km/h |
AU
Noosa · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 27
A 25
M 23
J 21
J 20
A 22
S 23
O 25
N 26
D 27
AU
Sunshine Coast · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 27
A 25
M 23
J 21
J 20
A 22
S 24
O 26
N 27
D 28
Air quality
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 48 | 41 |
| PM2.5 | 10 µg/m³ | 8.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 16.1 µg/m³ | 13.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 51 µg/m³ | 67 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 1.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Startup Scene | 4.4 | 5.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Weather | 8.5 | 8.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.6 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Cost of Living | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.5 | 4.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 3.3 | 4.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.2 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Internet Speed | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Food Scene | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 8.3 | 7.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.4 | 8.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Political Stability | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 6.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Cleanliness | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Family Friendly | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Language Barrier | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.5 | 8.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 9.1 | 8.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Cycling | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Public Transit | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.1 | 5.9 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.9 | 4.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.7 | 5.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.5 | 6.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $57 per pair | $56 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $42 per dress | $39 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $92 per pair | $92 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $142 per month | $141 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.54 per cup | $3.52 per cup |
| Beer | $6.37 per pint | $7.04 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $13 per meal | $16 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $64 per meal | $70 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.20 per meal | $9.16 per meal |
| Apples | $3.18 per kg | $3.17 per kg |
| Bread | $2.48 per loaf | $2.47 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.12 per bottle | $1.76 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.56 per liter | $1.27 per liter |
| Rice | $1.98 per kg | $1.76 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.49 per kg | $8.45 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $16 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $425 per month | $317 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $50 per visit | $49 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $5.64 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $1,274 per month | $986 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,557 per month | $1,338 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,476 per month | $1,761 per month |
| Coworking Space | $226 per month | $197 per month |
| Coliving Space | $991 per month | $704 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $57 per month | $56 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $71 per month | $35 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $28 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.66 per kg | $4.23 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $53 per month | $53 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $18 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $42 per month | $35 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $11 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $71 per month | $70 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.18 per trip | $3.52 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.56 per km | $1.76 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $85 per month | $85 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $11 per trip | $8.45 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.27 per liter | $1.27 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $28 per month | $28 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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AU
Noosa
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AU
Sunshine Coast
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $142 per month | $106 per month |