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About Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand 🇳🇿 is a compact, creative capital with strong Wi‑Fi, plenty of cafes, and a thriving tech and startup scene. Its walkable center, good public transport, and scenic waterfront make work-life balance easy 🌊☕. Expect a cool, windy climate and a higher cost of living, but great quality of life overall for digital nomads 💻✨

Through the year

Best in January (62) · now 51
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 42 mm Feb: 97 mm Mar: 65 mm Apr: 91 mm May: 107 mm Jun: 111 mm Jul: 125 mm Aug: 105 mm Sep: 79 mm Oct: 74 mm Nov: 62 mm Dec: 92 mm Jan: 20°C / 15°C Feb: 20°C / 15°C Mar: 18°C / 14°C Apr: 17°C / 13°C May: 15°C / 11°C Jun: 14°C / 10°C Jul: 13°C / 9°C Aug: 12°C / 9°C Sep: 14°C / 10°C Oct: 15°C / 11°C Nov: 17°C / 13°C Dec: 19°C / 14°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 3.6
Safety 9.1
Internet Speed 8.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.7
Accommodation Cost 3.0
Weather 6.0
Female Friendly 8.7
Racial Tolerance 8.5
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Wellington
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,429.98 per month
Coworking Space $283.08 per month
Coffee $3.39 per cup
Beer $7.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14.59 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $93.39 per month
Mobile Plan $32.10 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 Christchurch $3,499 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 Nelson NZ New Zealand $3,280 6.0 Compare
2 Palmerston North NZ New Zealand $2,423 5.8 Compare
3 Picton NZ New Zealand $3,727 5.7 Compare
4 Blenheim NZ New Zealand $2,202 5.7 Compare

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