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Darwin vs Hobart

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads

Hobart 7% cheaper Low / Moderate

Darwin

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Hobart

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Nomad Cost

$4,025

Darwin

$3,753

Hobart

Internet

Mbps

Safety

Low

Darwin

Moderate

Hobart

Air Quality

5/5

Darwin

5/5

Hobart

Healthcare

Low

Darwin

Low

Hobart

Population

118.5k

Darwin

178.0k

Hobart

Darwin and Hobart are both in Australia, making this one of the most common comparisons for digital nomads planning a base in the region. This guide breaks down the key differences across cost, internet, safety, weather, and quality of life.

Cost of Living

The cost difference is noticeable: Hobart at $3753/mo is 7% cheaper than Darwin at $4025/mo, worth considering for extended stays.

For families, Darwin costs $5634.15944423448/mo compared to Hobart's $4184.293157117904/mo.

Internet & Infrastructure

Internet speeds are nearly identical — Darwin at 80 Mbps and Hobart at 80 Mbps. Both handle video calls and uploads well.

Quality of Life

Hobart has a stronger safety profile than Darwin, which may be a deciding factor for solo travelers or families.

Healthcare quality is rated similarly in both Darwin and Hobart.

Monthly Weather Comparison

The best time to visit Darwin is June (around 31 degrees, 0mm rain, score 403), while Hobart peaks in February (21 degrees, 0mm rain, score 391). Timing your stay around these months can make a big difference in your experience.

Cost of Living

DarwinHobart

Nomad$4,025/mo$3,753/mo

Expat$2,634/mo$2,004/mo

Local$1,610/mo$1,196/mo

Family$5,634/mo$4,184/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

DarwinHobart

City Speed

80 Mbps

Country Speed80 Mbps80 Mbps

Environment & Health

DarwinHobart

Air Quality Score5/55/5

PollutionLowLow

ClimateHighHigh

Humidity7564

Quality of Life

DarwinHobart

SafetyLowModerate

HealthcareLowLow

Monthly Weather Comparison

Darwin

Hobart

Jan

34°

19mm162

22°

0mm387

Feb

38°

4mm239

21°

0mm391

Mar

38°

12mm239

18°

0mm371

Apr

37°

0mm383

16°

0mm371

May

35°

0mm363

13°

0mm359

Jun

31°

0mm403

9°

0mm348

Jul

32°

0mm403

9°

0mm359

Aug

34°

0mm383

11°

0mm359

Sep

36°

0mm381

10°

0mm351

Oct

39°

1mm355

15°

0mm367

Nov

40°

5mm322

17°

0mm369

Dec

40°

6mm301

20°

0mm377

Who Should Choose Darwin?

Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Smaller city feel with 118.5k residents
Peak season in June — 31 degrees, score 403

Who Should Choose Hobart?

Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Smaller city feel with 178.0k residents
Peak season in February — 21 degrees, score 391

Overall Verdict

For the typical digital nomad, Hobart is the stronger pick. At $3753/mo it beats Darwin's $4025/mo by 7%, and the 80 Mbps internet handles video calls without issues.

Granular Price Comparison

Darwin Hobart

ItemDarwinHobartDiff

🍽️Restaurants8 items

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$14.27$17.74

20%

Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$74.75$67.96

McMeal or equivalent combo$10.87$8.83

19%

Cappuccino (regular)$3.46$3.48

Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$6.8$6.12

10%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$5.78$6.8

15%

Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$2.37$2.42

Water (0.33L)$2.32$1.6

31%

🛒Markets19 items

Milk (1L)$1.16$1.14

White bread (500g)$2.07$1.92

White rice (1kg)$2.31$1.42

39%

Eggs (12)$4.25$3.26

23%

Chicken fillets (1kg)$8.43$6.63

21%

Beef round (1kg)$14.78$12.91

13%

Local cheese (1kg)$7.61$7.23

Apples (1kg)$3.56$2.83

21%

Bananas (1kg)$2.91$2.31

21%

Oranges (1kg)$3.3$3.23

Tomatoes (1kg)$4.3$5.35

20%

Potatoes (1kg)$2.89$2.32

20%

Onions (1kg)$2.8$1.81

35%

Lettuce (1 head)$2.8$2.24

20%

Water (1.5L bottle)$2.31$1.61

30%

Wine, mid-range bottle$13.59$10.19

25%

Domestic beer (0.5L bottle)$4.38$4.53

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$4.93$4.39

11%

Cigarettes (pack of 20)$26.5$19.03

28%

🚌Transport8 items

One-way local transport ticket$2.04$2.17

Monthly transport pass$43.14$62.15

31%

Taxi start (normal tariff)$3.81$2.96

22%

Taxi per 1km$1.05$2.04

49%

Taxi 1hr waiting$37.64$23.24

38%

Gasoline (1L)$1.34$1.36

Volkswagen Golf (new)$19,334.04$19,516.85

Toyota Corolla (new)$18,311.95$16,638.69

⚡Utilities3 items

Utilities, 85m² apartment/mo$170.7$237.85

28%

Internet 60+ Mbps/mo$60.68$61.16

Mobile prepaid per minute$0.42$0.14

67%

🏋️Sport & Leisure3 items

Fitness club, monthly$43.09$54.37

21%

Tennis court rent (1hr weekend)$20.9$12.46

40%

Cinema, 1 ticket$16.65$14.95

10%

👶Childcare2 items

Preschool, full-day private/mo$1,766.91$1,019.37

42%

International primary school/yr$7,588.64$3,058.11

60%

👗Clothing4 items

Jeans (Levi's 501 or similar)$64.56$68.64

Summer dress (chain store)$40.77$32.85

19%

Nike running shoes (mid-range)$105.33$73.05

31%

Men's leather business shoes$113.26$141.58

20%

🏠Rent4 items

1-bedroom apartment, city centre$1,062.41$900.44

15%

1-bedroom apartment, outside centre$634.27$758.86

16%

3-bedroom apartment, city centre$2,355.88$1,317.76

44%

3-bedroom apartment, outside centre$1,770.3$946.88

47%

🏗️Buy2 items

Price per m², city centre$3,086.42$6,433.35

52%

Price per m², outside centre$2,378.53$4,598.49

48%

💰Finance2 items

Average monthly net salary$4,728.33$4,473.86

Mortgage interest rate (20yr fixed)$4.08$2.5

39%

Lower is better for all cost items.

Data from Open-Meteo (weather) and global internet speed rankings. Updated monthly.

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