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About Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand 🇳🇿 is a calm, green city with strong Wi‑Fi, plenty of coworking spaces, and a growing tech scene—great for digital nomads who like balance. 🌿🏙️ It’s more affordable than Auckland, easy to get around, and close to beaches, hills, and the Southern Alps for weekend escapes. ❄️🚴

Through the year

Best in March (59) · now 50
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 45 mm Feb: 70 mm Mar: 49 mm Apr: 62 mm May: 63 mm Jun: 64 mm Jul: 88 mm Aug: 48 mm Sep: 47 mm Oct: 61 mm Nov: 58 mm Dec: 72 mm Jan: 21°C / 13°C Feb: 21°C / 13°C Mar: 19°C / 12°C Apr: 17°C / 10°C May: 15°C / 7°C Jun: 12°C / 6°C Jul: 11°C / 4°C Aug: 12°C / 4°C Sep: 14°C / 6°C Oct: 16°C / 8°C Nov: 18°C / 11°C Dec: 20°C / 12°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 3.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.2
Internet Speed 8.3
Safety 8.5
Weather 6.8
Accommodation Cost 3.7
Nomad Friendly 6.8
Female Friendly 8.6
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Christchurch
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,138.15 per month
Coworking Space $262.65 per month
Coffee $3.39 per cup
Beer $7.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14.59 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $61.28 per month
Mobile Plan $29.18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $55.45 per month

Other cities in New Zealand

Other cities in New Zealand
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Wellington $4,144 6.5 Compare
2 Auckland $4,453 6.4 Compare
3 Hamilton $3,447 6.2 Compare
4 Dunedin $3,613 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Hanmer Springs NZ New Zealand $3,902 5.2 Compare
2 Hokitika NZ New Zealand $3,741 5.1 Compare
3 Akaroa NZ New Zealand $3,747 5.4 Compare
4 Kaikoura NZ New Zealand $3,537 5.4 Compare

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