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Melbourne

Australia's cultural capital with strong coworking and cafe culture

In Melbourne, a mid-range month runs about $2,968 (A$4,166) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet9.2/10

Faster internet than about 90% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.5/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness9.9/10

Among the 5% best cities for wellness

Getting There3.9/10

Harder to reach than about 70% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

35 categories for Melbourne, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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