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Torquay vs Geelong

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

At a glance

At a glance
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Country Australia Australia
Nomad score 5.7 / 10 6.2 / 10
Cost of living $5,726 / mo $4,512 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 14° / 11°C 14° / 10°C
Air quality (AQI) 26 Good 23 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Average high 18.4°C 19.2°C
Average low 11°C 10.3°C
Precipitation 52 mm / mo 50 mm / mo
Sunshine 279 h / mo 269 h / mo
Humidity 73% 74%
Rain days 8.7 / mo 7.9 / mo
Wind speed 23.9 km/h 22.2 km/h

AU Torquay · average high by month

AU Geelong · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AU Torquay AU Geelong
US AQI 26 23
PM2.5 4.6 µg/m³ 1.9 µg/m³
PM10 7.3 µg/m³ 2.7 µg/m³
Ozone 56 µg/m³ 51 µg/m³
UV index 0.8 0.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.9 5.8
Local Payment Services 8.2 9.2
Startup Scene 3.3 4.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Air Conditioning 5.0 6.6
Green Spaces 7.4 7.6
Natural Disaster Risk 7.1 7.4
Noise Pollution 7.6 6.9
Seasonal Variety 6.7 6.6
Weather 7.0 7.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 8.6
Power Grid Reliability 8.6 8.8
Public WiFi Availability 5.2 5.8
VPN Reliability 8.6 9.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Accommodation Cost 3.0 3.7
Cost of Living 3.3 4.1
Currency Stability 8.7 8.9
Entertainment Cost 3.8 4.7
Food & Groceries 3.6 4.6
Gym Membership Cost 4.7 4.6
Transportation Cost 3.9 5.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Culture 5.9 6.5
Indoors Fun 3.9 5.8
Language Learning Opportunities 3.5 4.8
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 7.0
Nightlife 4.1 5.3
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 8.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.5 2.9
Nomad Friendly 5.3 5.4
Online Community Presence 2.8 2.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Cafes with WiFi 5.5 7.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.3 5.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.2 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.9 3.5
Internet Speed 7.1 8.0
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 8.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Fitness Facilities 6.9 7.0
Food Scene 6.6 7.0
Healthy Food Options 7.2 7.1
Yoga Studios 6.4 6.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Healthcare 7.6 7.5
Healthcare Affordability 6.5 5.6
Healthcare Quality 8.4 8.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 1.7
Ease of Business Registration 6.3 5.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 5.3
Freedom of Speech 8.7 8.8
Political Stability 8.9 8.7
Tax Friendliness 3.8 3.8
Visa Ease 4.4 5.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Air Quality 8.8 8.0
Cleanliness 8.3 7.9
Environmental Quality 8.6 7.6
Family Friendly 8.3 8.2
Language Barrier 9.3 9.4
Work-Life Balance 8.2 8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Female Friendly 8.6 8.3
Racial Tolerance 8.2 7.9
Safety 9.0 8.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Airport Connectivity 5.4 5.7
Cycling 6.4 6.3
Intercity Travel Options 5.7 7.2
Public Transit 4.6 6.0
Ride-sharing Services 4.8 7.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.3 4.9
Walkability 6.5 6.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Coworking Quality 3.8 5.4
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 4.6
Networking Opportunities 3.7 4.5
Remote Job Opportunities 4.3 5.4
Time Zone Favorability 6.2 6.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Jeans $84 per pair $77 per pair
Summer Dress $60 per dress $53 per dress
Running Shoes $127 per pair $130 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Dining Out $225 per month $197 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Cinema Ticket $16 per ticket $17 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Coffee $3.87 per cup $3.66 per cup
Beer $8.45 per pint $8.09 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal $17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $77 per meal $77 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $3.66 per kg $3.41 per kg
Bread $3.38 per loaf $2.74 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $2.25 per bottle $1.97 per bottle
Milk $1.48 per liter $1.48 per liter
Rice $2.39 per kg $2.29 per kg
Chicken Fillets $12 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Groceries $387 per month $387 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Doctor Visit (GP) $67 per visit $67 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $13 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Housing $1,513 per month $1,161 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,513 per month $1,253 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $3,378 per month $2,956 per month
Coworking Space $296 per month $243 per month
Coliving Space $1,021 per month $915 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Internet & Mobile $60 per month $60 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Leisure Activities $141 per month $106 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Haircut $32 per visit $32 per visit
Laundry $8.45 per kg $9.85 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

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

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Transportation $113 per month $113 per month
Taxi Start $3.87 per trip $3.24 per trip
Taxi per km $1.97 per km $1.72 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $116 per month $121 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $13 per trip $13 per trip
Gasoline $1.44 per liter $1.44 per liter
Scooter Rental $25 per month $8.45 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AU Torquay AU Geelong
Utilities $169 per month $148 per month