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Palau

Palau

World-class Koror-based diving and freediving, genuinely remote with limited public transit.

In Palau, a mid-range month runs about $2,148 and there is low 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)Very High

Among the 5% most expensive cities day to day

Internet1/10

Slower internet than about 90% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking3.9/10

Weaker coworking than about 70% of cities

English8/10

More English-friendly than about 70% of cities

Walkability1.1/10

Among the 5% hardest cities to get around

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There5.4/10

Harder to reach than about 50% of cities

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Everything we know

34 categories for Palau, 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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  • Cairns, AustraliaReal gateway city to the Great Barrier Reef, with genuine freediving and kite infrastructure too.
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