Melbourne vs Somerset: cost of living for digital nomads
Melbourne, Australia and Somerset, Bermuda, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Melbourne is about 23% cheaper than Somerset for a month of nomad living ($2,950 vs $3,840).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Melbourne against $2,200 in Somerset.
- Somerset scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
- Internet is faster in Melbourne: 220 Mbps typical against 190 Mbps.
- Both have a temperate climate.
Melbourne wins 5 of the measured lines; Somerset wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Melbourne or Somerset?
Melbourne is cheaper: about $2,950/month against $3,840/month in Somerset, roughly 23% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Melbourne or Somerset?
Somerset scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Melbourne.
Which has faster internet, Melbourne or Somerset?
Melbourne has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 190 Mbps in Somerset.
| Line | Melbourne | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $3,840 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $2,200 |
| Food | $620 | $760 |
| Transport | $90 | $85 |
| Coworking | $200 | $175 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 190 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | coast | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Melbourne September 11, 2026, Somerset September 11, 2026.