Digital nomad guide to Australia

10 cities · Asia / Oceania · avg ~ $3480/mo · avg nomad score 7.2/10

Overview

Australia is one of the countries Nomadista covers for remote workers — 10 city guides in the Asia / Oceania region. Comfortable monthly budgets in our data typically range from about $2800 to $4500. Popular bases include Byron Bay, Melbourne and Perth. Use the table below to compare cost, nomad score, and climate, then open a full city guide for neighborhoods, coworking, and visas.

Visas & entry (snapshot)

Many travelers get about 90 visa-free days (passport-dependent). Always confirm on official government sites.

Cities in Australia

CityCost/moNomadBest months
🇦🇺 Byron Bay
Oceania
$38009/10Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Melbourne
Oceania
$40009/10Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Perth
Oceania
$34008/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Gold Coast
Oceania
$35008/10Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Brisbane
Oceania
$36008/10Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Sydney
Oceania
$45008/10Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Adelaide
Oceania
$32007/10Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Cairns
Oceania
$28005/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Hobart
Oceania
$28005/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
🇦🇺 Newcastle NSW
Oceania
$32005/10Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
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