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About Paihia

Paihia, New Zealand is a laid-back coastal town in the Bay of Islands, great for digital nomads who want a scenic, peaceful base 🌊☀️ It offers good cafes, reliable essentials, and a strong outdoor lifestyle with beaches, boating, and hiking nearby. Best for remote workers who value nature, calm vibes, and a slower pace over big-city hustle 💻🌴

Through the year

Best in March (58) · now 49
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 111 mm Feb: 114 mm Mar: 51 mm Apr: 186 mm May: 114 mm Jun: 149 mm Jul: 176 mm Aug: 112 mm Sep: 122 mm Oct: 128 mm Nov: 113 mm Dec: 95 mm Jan: 24°C / 17°C Feb: 24°C / 17°C Mar: 23°C / 15°C Apr: 21°C / 15°C May: 18°C / 12°C Jun: 17°C / 11°C Jul: 16°C / 10°C Aug: 16°C / 9°C Sep: 17°C / 10°C Oct: 19°C / 12°C Nov: 21°C / 14°C Dec: 23°C / 16°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 3.8
Safety 8.7
Internet Speed 7.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1
Weather 7.4
Accommodation Cost 3.0
Female Friendly 8.5
Racial Tolerance 8.4
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Paihia
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,138.15 per month
Coworking Space $221.79 per month
Coffee $3.39 per cup
Beer $6.42 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14.59 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $70.04 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 Wellington $4,144 6.5 Compare
3 Auckland $4,453 6.4 Compare
4 Hamilton $3,447 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kerikeri NZ New Zealand $3,776 5.4 Compare
2 Whangarei NZ New Zealand $1,975 5.7 Compare
3 Auckland NZ New Zealand $4,453 6.4 Compare
4 Coromandel NZ New Zealand $3,616 5.3 Compare

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