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Torquay vs Busselton

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

At a glance

At a glance
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Country Australia Australia
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $5,726 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 17° / 11°C 25° / 13°C
Air quality (AQI) 56 Moderate 40 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Average high 18.4°C 22.4°C
Average low 11°C 12.8°C
Precipitation 52 mm / mo 55 mm / mo
Sunshine 279 h / mo 316 h / mo
Humidity 73% 68%
Rain days 8.7 / mo 6.6 / mo
Wind speed 23.9 km/h 23.6 km/h

AU Torquay · average high by month

AU Busselton · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Torquay AU Busselton
US AQI 56 40
PM2.5 9.7 µg/m³ 9 µg/m³
PM10 16.3 µg/m³ 13.6 µg/m³
Ozone 48 µg/m³ 58 µg/m³
UV index 2.6 7.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.9 0.0
Local Payment Services 8.2 0.0
Startup Scene 3.3 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Air Conditioning 5.0 0.0
Green Spaces 7.4 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 7.1 0.0
Noise Pollution 7.6 0.0
Seasonal Variety 6.7 0.0
Weather 7.0 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.6 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 5.2 0.0
VPN Reliability 8.6 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Accommodation Cost 3.0 0.0
Cost of Living 3.3 0.0
Currency Stability 8.7 0.0
Entertainment Cost 3.8 0.0
Food & Groceries 3.6 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 4.7 0.0
Transportation Cost 3.9 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Culture 5.9 0.0
Indoors Fun 3.9 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.5 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 0.0
Nightlife 4.1 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 0.0
Nomad Friendly 5.3 0.0
Online Community Presence 2.8 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Cafes with WiFi 5.5 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.2 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 0.0
Internet Speed 7.1 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Fitness Facilities 6.9 0.0
Food Scene 6.6 0.0
Healthy Food Options 7.2 0.0
Yoga Studios 6.4 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Healthcare 7.6 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 6.5 0.0
Healthcare Quality 8.4 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 6.3 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 0.0
Freedom of Speech 8.7 0.0
Political Stability 8.9 0.0
Tax Friendliness 3.8 0.0
Visa Ease 4.4 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Air Quality 8.8 0.0
Cleanliness 8.3 0.0
Environmental Quality 8.6 0.0
Family Friendly 8.3 0.0
Language Barrier 9.3 0.0
Work-Life Balance 8.2 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Female Friendly 8.6 0.0
Racial Tolerance 8.2 0.0
Safety 9.0 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Airport Connectivity 5.4 0.0
Cycling 6.4 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 5.7 0.0
Public Transit 4.6 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 4.8 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.3 0.0
Walkability 6.5 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Coworking Quality 3.8 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 0.0
Networking Opportunities 3.7 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 4.3 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 6.2 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Jeans $84 per pair —
Summer Dress $60 per dress —
Running Shoes $127 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Dining Out $225 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Cinema Ticket $16 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Coffee $3.87 per cup —
Beer $8.45 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $77 per meal —
Apples $3.66 per kg —
Bread $3.38 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.25 per bottle —
Milk $1.48 per liter —
Rice $2.39 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $12 per kg —
Beef $17 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Groceries $387 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $13 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,513 per month —
Housing $1,513 per month —
Coworking Space $296 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $3,378 per month —
Coliving Space $1,021 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Internet & Mobile $60 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Leisure Activities $141 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Haircut $32 per visit —
Laundry $8.45 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Mobile Plan $32 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $21 one-time —
Gym Membership $53 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Taxi Start $3.87 per trip —
Transportation $113 per month —
Taxi per km $1.97 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $116 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip —
Gasoline $1.44 per liter —
Scooter Rental $25 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Torquay AU Busselton
Utilities $169 per month —
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