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Alotau vs Byron Hinterland

Alotau, Papua New Guinea compared with Byron Hinterland, Australia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Country Papua New Guinea Australia
Nomad score 3.3 / 10 5.5 / 10
Cost of living $1,529 / mo $4,138 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 18°C 24° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 38 Good 47 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Average high 29.8°C 23.8°C
Average low 24.1°C 15.6°C
Precipitation 184 mm / mo 150 mm / mo
Sunshine 294 h / mo 300 h / mo
Humidity 85% 77%
Rain days 22.8 / mo 14.3 / mo
Wind speed 12.1 km/h 16.6 km/h

PG Alotau · average high by month

AU Byron Hinterland · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
US AQI 38 47
PM2.5 9.7 µg/m³ 10 µg/m³
PM10 15.7 µg/m³ 16 µg/m³
Ozone 55 µg/m³ 62 µg/m³
UV index 0.8 1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.0 5.1
Local Payment Services 2.6 7.8
Startup Scene 1.1 3.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Air Conditioning 3.7 5.9
Green Spaces 7.5 8.7
Natural Disaster Risk 3.4 5.7
Noise Pollution 6.7 7.9
Seasonal Variety 2.7 5.6
Weather 4.9 7.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Mobile Network Coverage 4.2 7.0
Power Grid Reliability 3.2 8.1
Public WiFi Availability 1.8 3.8
VPN Reliability 4.6 8.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Accommodation Cost 3.9 1.9
Cost of Living 4.3 2.5
Currency Stability 3.1 8.6
Entertainment Cost 3.6 4.0
Food & Groceries 3.2 3.2
Gym Membership Cost 3.3 4.3
Transportation Cost 4.6 3.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Culture 5.4 6.2
Indoors Fun 2.0 4.4
Language Learning Opportunities 3.1 2.6
Local Experiences & Tours 5.7 7.1
Nightlife 2.0 4.2
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.5 4.3
Nomad Friendly 1.7 5.8
Online Community Presence 0.7 4.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Cafes with WiFi 1.2 4.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.4 3.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.7 3.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.6 3.4
Internet Speed 2.5 6.4
Local SIM Card Availability 5.0 7.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Fitness Facilities 2.3 6.9
Food Scene 3.3 7.7
Healthy Food Options 3.7 8.8
Yoga Studios 1.0 8.5

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Healthcare 3.1 6.3
Healthcare Affordability 5.8 4.3
Healthcare Quality 2.9 7.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 1.3
Ease of Business Registration 2.6 5.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.5 5.1
Freedom of Speech 5.5 8.6
Political Stability 4.5 8.7
Tax Friendliness 4.0 3.7
Visa Ease 3.8 5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Air Quality 7.8 9.1
Cleanliness 5.3 8.1
Environmental Quality 7.8 8.8
Family Friendly 4.8 7.7
Language Barrier 5.7 8.7
Work-Life Balance 5.5 8.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Female Friendly 3.4 8.8
Racial Tolerance 4.8 7.9
Safety 4.2 8.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Airport Connectivity 3.4 4.5
Cycling 2.4 3.9
Intercity Travel Options 2.8 3.9
Public Transit 2.3 2.6
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 3.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.5 2.9
Walkability 4.9 2.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Coworking Quality 1.4 4.4
Freelance Ecosystem 1.9 4.2
Networking Opportunities 2.0 3.7
Remote Job Opportunities 2.3 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 5.7 5.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Jeans $57 per pair $95 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $67 per dress
Running Shoes $91 per pair $137 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Dining Out $45 per month $99 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Cinema Ticket $5.66 per ticket $15 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Coffee $1.81 per cup $4.08 per cup
Beer $2.27 per pint $8.45 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.66 per meal $20 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $34 per meal $99 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.93 per meal $13 per meal
Apples $2.72 per kg $4.19 per kg
Bread $1.13 per loaf $5.98 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.68 per bottle $2.67 per bottle
Milk $2.27 per liter $2.18 per liter
Rice $1.81 per kg $2.39 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.66 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $7.93 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Groceries $204 per month $247 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $56 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit $77 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.06 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Housing $181 per month $1,058 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $408 per month $1,724 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,020 per month $4,786 per month
Coworking Space $272 per month $296 per month
Coliving Space $566 per month $1,126 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Internet & Mobile $34 per month $71 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Leisure Activities $23 per month $35 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Haircut $6.80 per visit $46 per visit
Laundry $6.80 per kg $11 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Mobile Plan $23 per month $39 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $68 per month $63 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $28 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $60 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Transportation $45 per month $56 per month
Taxi Start $2.27 per trip $3.87 per trip
Taxi per km $0.68 per km $2.18 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $102 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.66 per trip $15 per trip
Gasoline $1.02 per liter $1.51 per liter
Scooter Rental $34 per month $32 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PG Alotau AU Byron Hinterland
Utilities $57 per month $127 per month