Melbourne, Australia
Digital Nomad Life in Melbourne
Summary: Digital nomads love living in Melbourne, Australia because of its vibrant culture, diverse population, and excellent quality of life. The city is known for its excellent food, coffee, and nightlife, as well as its many parks and gardens. The population of Melbourne is approximately 5 million people. The monthly cost of living for a digital nomad in Melbourne is estimated to be around $2,000 USD. This includes rent, food, transportation, and entertainment. The cost to rent a centrally located, one-bedroom apartment with high-speed internet access in Melbourne is approximately $1,500 USD per month. The best neighborhood to live in Melbourne is South Yarra, which is known for its trendy cafes, bars, and boutiques. It is also close to the city center and has excellent public transportation. The weather in Melbourne, Australia is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit (12-24 Celsius).
How do I meet people in Melbourne?
When we asked people living in Melbourne about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:
"Expats living in Melbourne have a variety of clubs and activities to join, including language clubs and international networking groups. There are also many organised social events and cultural activities such as film festivals, sporting events and wine tours. Expats can also meet people in Melbourne through online forums, by attending regular meet-up events, or by exploring the city's vibrant cafe and bar scenes. Additionally, taking part in volunteer activities is a great way for expats to make local connections, as is doing an exchange or internship program," said one person in Melbourne, Australia.
"Too numerous to list here. Melbourne is a very cosmopolitan, culturally positive, diverse, multi-cultural city with interests for everyone. Great theater companies, museums, galleries, opera, symphony, concerts of all kinds, food festivals (greatest food city I've seen). Meeting people is easy," said one expat who made the move to Melbourne.
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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