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Invercargill, New Zealand 🇳🇿
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Nomad Score:
58%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
61%
Weight: 150
Moderately affordable compared to larger New Zealand cities, but higher than many global digital nomad hubs.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, with options for long-term stays; cheaper than Auckland or Wellington.
🍎 Food & Groceries
68%
Weight: 40
Local groceries are moderately priced; imported goods can be expensive due to remoteness.
🚌 Transportation Cost
72%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but affordable; many rely on personal vehicles.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
54%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options; costs are average for New Zealand.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms available with moderate pricing, but fewer options than larger cities.
💱 Currency Stability
87%
Weight: 30
New Zealand Dollar is stable with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
70%
Weight: 100
Good broadband infrastructure with reliable fiber connections, though speeds can vary in outskirts.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small shared offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
65%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, but fewer than in larger cities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
48%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
21%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad destination; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and activate local SIM cards.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance and outdoor lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
93%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with low pollution and beautiful natural surroundings.
🧼 Cleanliness
90%
Weight: 10
City is very clean and well-maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language, minimal language barrier.
💨 Air Quality
94%
Weight: 15
Excellent air quality due to low industrial activity and green spaces.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
70%
Weight: 25
Good for families with schools and parks, but limited entertainment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
88%
Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare services, though specialized care may require travel.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Public healthcare is subsidized but private care can be costly.
🏥 Healthcare
85%
Weight: 20
Accessible healthcare with good standards overall.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
31%
Weight: 80
Cool temperate climate with frequent rain and cold winters; not ideal for those seeking warm sunny weather.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of other natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
90%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and natural reserves within and around the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
25%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is uncommon due to mild summers.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
75%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with cool winters and mild summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
88%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Small city with local Maori and European cultural influences; limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly pubs and small bars.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
95%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; mostly English speaking community.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some local tours available, but limited compared to tourist hubs.
🎳 Indoors Fun
42%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas and museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Basic dining options with focus on local produce; few international cuisines.
🧠 Yoga Studios
45%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios available; small community.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers present but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Availability of fresh produce is good; organic and health food stores limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone (NZST) is inconvenient for communication with Europe and Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; most remote jobs come from outside.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
35%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community with limited local support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces; quality varies and lacks amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
28%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity in Invercargill.
💳 Local Payment Services
70%
Weight: 10
Good availability of local banking and payment services.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited local adoption and community presence.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited direct flights; connections via larger cities needed.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; most rely on private transport.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but spread out overall.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps like Uber are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
55%
Weight: 10
Some cycling paths but infrastructure is limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and train connections to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage with 4G widely available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90%
Weight: 15
Stable and reliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available but limited in coverage and speed.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
New Zealand has straightforward visa processes but can be strict.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
95%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
90%
Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low corruption.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
70%
Weight: 15
Relatively straightforward for residents; non-residents face more hurdles.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
75%
Weight: 10
Simple and efficient process for registering businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
20%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums focused on Invercargill digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society with some room for improvement.