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Kauai vs Betio

US United States KI Kiribati

Kauai, United States compared with Betio, Kiribati: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Kauai KI Betio
Country United States Kiribati
Nomad score 5.4 / 10 3.3 / 10
Cost of living $5,800 / mo $1,104 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 18° / 13°C 29° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI) 17 Good 49 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Kauai KI Betio
Average high 17.3°C 28.5°C
Average low 10.3°C 26.7°C
Precipitation 184 mm / mo 138 mm / mo
Sunshine 333 h / mo 329 h / mo
Humidity 90% 77%
Rain days 24.6 / mo 14.1 / mo
Wind speed 12.6 km/h 26.4 km/h

US Kauai · average high by month

KI Betio · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Kauai KI Betio
US AQI 17 49
PM2.5 2.2 µg/m³ 8.7 µg/m³
PM10 3.4 µg/m³ 14.5 µg/m³
Ozone 33 µg/m³ 30 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Kauai KI Betio
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.7 1.3
Local Payment Services 7.9 3.1
Startup Scene 3.1 1.5

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Kauai KI Betio
Air Conditioning 7.8 2.9
Green Spaces 9.3 2.4
Natural Disaster Risk 4.6 2.3
Noise Pollution 7.7 3.7
Seasonal Variety 2.7 1.9
Weather 7.8 4.4

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Kauai KI Betio
Mobile Network Coverage 7.4 3.9
Power Grid Reliability 7.1 3.5
Public WiFi Availability 4.7 1.8
VPN Reliability 8.6 4.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Kauai KI Betio
Accommodation Cost 1.7 2.8
Cost of Living 2.4 4.2
Currency Stability 9.4 8.0
Entertainment Cost 3.4 4.9
Food & Groceries 2.4 2.9
Gym Membership Cost 4.0 3.0
Transportation Cost 3.0 5.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Kauai KI Betio
Culture 6.7 4.9
Indoors Fun 3.6 2.4
Language Learning Opportunities 3.1 2.5
Local Experiences & Tours 8.4 4.3
Nightlife 3.0 1.7
Outdoors & Nature 9.7 7.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Kauai KI Betio
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.4 0.5
Nomad Friendly 4.8 1.2
Online Community Presence 3.2 0.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Kauai KI Betio
Cafes with WiFi 5.8 1.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.1 0.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.5 0.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 0.6
Internet Speed 7.3 2.8
Local SIM Card Availability 8.3 4.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Kauai KI Betio
Fitness Facilities 6.0 1.6
Food Scene 6.8 2.7
Healthy Food Options 7.9 3.0
Yoga Studios 7.5 0.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Kauai KI Betio
Healthcare 4.7 3.0
Healthcare Affordability 3.3 6.0
Healthcare Quality 6.6 2.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Kauai KI Betio
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.2 0.3
Ease of Business Registration 6.1 2.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.0 2.3
Freedom of Speech 9.3 7.1
Political Stability 8.5 6.9
Tax Friendliness 4.5 5.3
Visa Ease 6.9 4.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Kauai KI Betio
Air Quality 9.1 6.7
Cleanliness 7.9 3.5
Environmental Quality 9.2 3.9
Family Friendly 8.0 4.2
Language Barrier 9.1 4.4
Work-Life Balance 8.0 5.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Kauai KI Betio
Female Friendly 8.1 4.8
Racial Tolerance 7.8 6.0
Safety 8.4 5.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Kauai KI Betio
Airport Connectivity 6.6 1.6
Cycling 3.8 3.1
Intercity Travel Options 3.2 1.8
Public Transit 3.3 1.8
Ride-sharing Services 4.8 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.9 1.5
Walkability 3.8 5.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Kauai KI Betio
Coworking Quality 3.5 0.5
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 1.0
Networking Opportunities 3.1 1.0
Remote Job Opportunities 4.8 1.4
Time Zone Favorability 3.4 3.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Kauai KI Betio
Jeans $60 per pair $32 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $21 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $64 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Kauai KI Betio
Dining Out $200 per month $35 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Kauai KI Betio
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket $4.95 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Kauai KI Betio
Coffee $5.00 per cup $1.77 per cup
Beer $6.00 per pint $2.48 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $18 per meal $3.54 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $70 per meal $25 per meal
Fast Food Combo $11 per meal $5.31 per meal
Apples $3.50 per kg $2.26 per kg
Bread $3.50 per loaf $1.27 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle $0.85 per bottle
Milk $1.75 per liter $1.77 per liter
Rice $2.50 per kg $1.13 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $6.01 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $8.49 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $20 per bottle $13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Kauai KI Betio
Groceries $600 per month $142 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Kauai KI Betio
Health Insurance $200 per month $11 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Kauai KI Betio
Doctor Visit (GP) $150 per visit $21 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $10 per purchase $7.08 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Kauai KI Betio
Housing $1,800 per month $127 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,900 per month $149 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $2,800 per month $460 per month
Coworking Space $250 per month $53 per month
Coliving Space $1,200 per month $283 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Kauai KI Betio
Internet & Mobile $100 per month $21 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Kauai KI Betio
Leisure Activities $100 per month $14 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Kauai KI Betio
Haircut $25 per visit $5.66 per visit
Laundry $8.00 per kg $4.25 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Kauai KI Betio
Mobile Plan $40 per month $13 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70 per month $57 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $20 one-time $5.66 one-time
Gym Membership $60 per month $25 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $8.49 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Kauai KI Betio
Transportation $150 per month $18 per month
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip $1.42 per trip
Taxi per km $2.50 per km $0.85 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $28 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $15 per trip $4.95 per trip
Gasoline $1.50 per liter $1.20 per liter
Scooter Rental $55 per month $11 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Kauai KI Betio
Utilities $250 per month $28 per month