Melbourne vs St. Georges: cost of living for digital nomads
Melbourne, Australia and St. Georges, 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 26% cheaper than St. Georges for a month of nomad living ($2,950 vs $3,965).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Melbourne against $2,300 in St. Georges.
- St. Georges 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; St. Georges wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Melbourne or St. Georges?
Melbourne is cheaper: about $2,950/month against $3,965/month in St. Georges, roughly 26% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Melbourne or St. Georges?
St. Georges scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Melbourne.
Which has faster internet, Melbourne or St. Georges?
Melbourne has faster typical internet: 220 Mbps against 190 Mbps in St. Georges.
| Line | Melbourne | St. Georges |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,950 | $3,965 |
| Rent | $1,500 | $2,300 |
| Food | $620 | $770 |
| Transport | $90 | $85 |
| Coworking | $200 | $180 |
| 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, St. Georges September 11, 2026.