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Raja Ampat vs Koror

Raja Ampat, Indonesia compared with Koror, Palau: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Country Indonesia Palau
Nomad score 4.3 / 10 4.5 / 10
Cost of living $791 / mo $3,950 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 24°C 31° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 10 Good 14 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Average high 29.6°C 29°C
Average low 24.4°C 24.9°C
Precipitation 291 mm / mo 457 mm / mo
Sunshine 288 h / mo 260 h / mo
Humidity 86% 87%
Rain days 26.8 / mo 27.6 / mo
Wind speed 11.1 km/h 17.1 km/h

ID Raja Ampat · average high by month

PW Koror · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
US AQI 10 14
PM2.5 0.8 µg/m³ 2.6 µg/m³
PM10 1 µg/m³ 4.6 µg/m³
Ozone 19 µg/m³ 32 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.4 1.7
Local Payment Services 2.8 3.7
Startup Scene 1.3 1.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Air Conditioning 3.8 6.5
Green Spaces 9.3 8.2
Natural Disaster Risk 4.2 4.3
Noise Pollution 8.3 6.6
Seasonal Variety 2.4 2.5
Weather 7.3 6.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Mobile Network Coverage 4.5 5.9
Power Grid Reliability 4.0 5.2
Public WiFi Availability 2.2 3.1
VPN Reliability 5.5 6.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Accommodation Cost 4.2 3.2
Cost of Living 5.1 3.3
Currency Stability 6.6 9.5
Entertainment Cost 4.0 3.9
Food & Groceries 4.7 2.9
Gym Membership Cost 1.7 3.7
Transportation Cost 3.1 4.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Culture 5.8 6.3
Indoors Fun 2.2 3.0
Language Learning Opportunities 3.1 3.3
Local Experiences & Tours 8.5 8.0
Nightlife 2.3 3.1
Outdoors & Nature 9.8 9.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.7 1.5
Nomad Friendly 1.8 2.7
Online Community Presence 1.0 1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Cafes with WiFi 1.6 3.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.7 1.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.9 2.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6 1.3
Internet Speed 3.3 4.7
Local SIM Card Availability 6.0 5.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Fitness Facilities 2.4 3.4
Food Scene 4.5 4.7
Healthy Food Options 4.3 4.1
Yoga Studios 2.3 2.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Healthcare 3.0 3.8
Healthcare Affordability 7.3 4.2
Healthcare Quality 2.5 4.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 2.9 2.2
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 3.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.0 3.4
Freedom of Speech 3.9 7.1
Political Stability 6.2 7.9
Tax Friendliness 5.0 7.0
Visa Ease 5.8 5.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Air Quality 9.4 9.0
Cleanliness 6.7 7.2
Environmental Quality 9.6 8.8
Family Friendly 6.0 6.0
Language Barrier 5.2 7.1
Work-Life Balance 7.3 6.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Female Friendly 6.9 7.8
Racial Tolerance 7.3 7.6
Safety 7.5 8.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Airport Connectivity 2.8 4.5
Cycling 1.4 2.9
Intercity Travel Options 2.3 2.6
Public Transit 1.2 2.3
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 1.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 4.6
Walkability 3.0 4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Coworking Quality 1.7 1.8
Freelance Ecosystem 2.3 2.2
Networking Opportunities 2.1 2.4
Remote Job Opportunities 2.1 2.4
Time Zone Favorability 5.3 4.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Jeans $17 per pair $70 per pair
Summer Dress $11 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $33 per pair $110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Dining Out $17 per month $80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Cinema Ticket — $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Coffee $1.66 per cup $4.50 per cup
Beer $2.76 per pint $5.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.93 per meal $12 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3.32 per meal $11 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $14 per meal $60 per meal
Apples $1.38 per kg $4.50 per kg
Bread $0.83 per loaf $3.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.55 per bottle $1.80 per bottle
Milk $1.11 per liter $2.80 per liter
Rice $0.66 per kg $2.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $2.49 per kg $11 per kg
Beef $6.63 per kg $16 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Groceries $83 per month $350 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Health Insurance $5.53 per month $20 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Doctor Visit (GP) $11 per visit $65 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $2.76 per purchase $8.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Apartment (1 bedroom) $221 per month $950 per month
Housing $33 per month $700 per month
Coworking Space $83 per month $180 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $442 per month $1,800 per month
Coliving Space $276 per month $1,200 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Internet & Mobile $8.29 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Leisure Activities $5.53 per month $30 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Haircut $1.66 per visit $18 per visit
Laundry $1.11 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Mobile Plan $5.53 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28 per month $90 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.76 one-time $18 one-time
Gym Membership $11 per month $60 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $8.29 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Taxi Start $1.11 per trip $5.00 per trip
Transportation $17 per month $40 per month
Taxi per km $0.28 per km $1.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $30 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.21 per trip $12 per trip
Gasoline $0.55 per liter $1.80 per liter
Scooter Rental $5.53 per month $30 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ID Raja Ampat PW Koror
Utilities $11 per month $120 per month
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