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Rabaul vs Airai

PG Papua New Guinea PW Palau

Rabaul, Papua New Guinea compared with Airai, Palau: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Country Papua New Guinea Palau
Nomad score 2.9 / 10 4.5 / 10
Cost of living $1,122 / mo $3,360 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 31° / 26°C 30° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 55 Moderate 54 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Average high 29.4°C 28.9°C
Average low 25.1°C 26.4°C
Precipitation 209 mm / mo 470 mm / mo
Sunshine 299 h / mo 261 h / mo
Humidity 83% 81%
Rain days 20.7 / mo 26.5 / mo
Wind speed 15.6 km/h 25.3 km/h

PG Rabaul · average high by month

PW Airai · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PG Rabaul PW Airai
US AQI 55 54
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 1.7 µg/m³
PM10 12.6 µg/m³ 2.9 µg/m³
Ozone 30 µg/m³ 37 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.4 2.0
Local Payment Services 2.7 3.7
Startup Scene 1.5 1.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Air Conditioning 3.1 5.8
Green Spaces 6.1 8.7
Natural Disaster Risk 1.6 4.5
Noise Pollution 5.8 7.4
Seasonal Variety 2.6 2.3
Weather 4.5 6.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Mobile Network Coverage 3.4 6.3
Power Grid Reliability 3.3 5.4
Public WiFi Availability 1.9 3.2
VPN Reliability 3.7 6.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Accommodation Cost 3.3 4.0
Cost of Living 3.7 3.9
Currency Stability 3.1 9.3
Entertainment Cost 3.8 3.9
Food & Groceries 3.8 3.3
Gym Membership Cost 2.9 4.0
Transportation Cost 4.6 4.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Culture 5.0 4.9
Indoors Fun 2.1 2.9
Language Learning Opportunities 2.9 3.1
Local Experiences & Tours 6.7 7.1
Nightlife 2.3 2.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.6 9.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.6 1.6
Nomad Friendly 1.4 3.2
Online Community Presence 0.7 1.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Cafes with WiFi 1.0 2.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.2 0.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.4 1.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.5 1.3
Internet Speed 2.2 4.0
Local SIM Card Availability 3.7 5.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Fitness Facilities 2.2 2.7
Food Scene 3.1 3.6
Healthy Food Options 2.8 3.1
Yoga Studios 1.4 1.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Healthcare 3.0 4.1
Healthcare Affordability 4.9 5.4
Healthcare Quality 2.5 3.8

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.3 1.0
Ease of Business Registration 2.3 3.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.8 3.2
Freedom of Speech 3.4 8.3
Political Stability 2.8 8.2
Tax Friendliness 3.6 7.4
Visa Ease 2.7 5.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Air Quality 3.6 9.0
Cleanliness 3.8 7.0
Environmental Quality 4.9 8.9
Family Friendly 2.6 6.8
Language Barrier 4.8 6.8
Work-Life Balance 3.5 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Female Friendly 2.5 8.0
Racial Tolerance 5.1 7.7
Safety 3.8 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Airport Connectivity 3.2 4.3
Cycling 2.4 2.7
Intercity Travel Options 2.2 2.5
Public Transit 2.3 1.9
Ride-sharing Services 0.9 0.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 3.6
Walkability 3.5 3.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Coworking Quality 1.2 1.4
Freelance Ecosystem 1.5 1.8
Networking Opportunities 1.5 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 2.3 2.2
Time Zone Favorability 5.7 6.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Jeans $32 per pair $65 per pair
Summer Dress $25 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $57 per pair $110 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Dining Out $46 per month $80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Cinema Ticket $5.73 per ticket $10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Coffee $1.83 per cup $4.50 per cup
Beer $2.29 per pint $5.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.73 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $30 per meal $60 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.87 per meal $9.00 per meal
Apples $2.75 per kg $4.20 per kg
Bread $1.60 per loaf $2.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.80 per bottle $1.80 per bottle
Milk $2.06 per liter $2.80 per liter
Rice $1.37 per kg $2.00 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.95 per kg $10 per kg
Beef $8.70 per kg $15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $13 per bottle $18 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Groceries $137 per month $350 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Health Insurance — $50 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Doctor Visit (GP) $21 per visit $75 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.73 per purchase $15 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Housing $80 per month $500 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $412 per month $650 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $412 per month $1,800 per month
Coworking Space $103 per month $200 per month
Coliving Space $275 per month $900 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Internet & Mobile $18 per month $80 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Leisure Activities $11 per month $50 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Haircut $8.02 per visit $18 per visit
Laundry $4.58 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Mobile Plan $10 per month $35 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $46 per month $70 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $8.02 one-time $25 one-time
Gym Membership $21 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $9.16 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Transportation $27 per month $60 per month
Taxi Start $2.29 per trip $4.00 per trip
Taxi per km $0.92 per km $1.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $18 per month $45 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.58 per trip $8.00 per trip
Gasoline $1.03 per liter $1.80 per liter
Scooter Rental $10 per month $35 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PG Rabaul PW Airai
Utilities $27 per month $120 per month
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