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About Palmerston North

Palmerston North is a friendly, affordable NZ city that’s great for digital nomads 🏙️💻 It has solid internet, a compact center, cafes, coworking options, and easy access to nature, making work-life balance simple. While quieter than bigger hubs, its lower costs and relaxed pace are a big plus 🌿✨

Through the year

Best in February (58) · now 45
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 103 mm Feb: 120 mm Mar: 107 mm Apr: 99 mm May: 138 mm Jun: 143 mm Jul: 149 mm Aug: 152 mm Sep: 167 mm Oct: 156 mm Nov: 138 mm Dec: 174 mm Jan: 21°C / 13°C Feb: 22°C / 13°C Mar: 19°C / 11°C Apr: 18°C / 10°C May: 15°C / 8°C Jun: 13°C / 7°C Jul: 12°C / 5°C Aug: 12°C / 5°C Sep: 14°C / 7°C Oct: 16°C / 9°C Nov: 18°C / 11°C Dec: 20°C / 13°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 4.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Safety 8.5
Internet Speed 7.8
Accommodation Cost 4.1
Weather 6.4
Nomad Friendly 4.4
Female Friendly 8.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Palmerston North
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $290.50 per month
Coworking Space $104.58 per month
Coffee $2.61 per cup
Beer $4.36 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.97 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $40.67 per month
Mobile Plan $14.52 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $43.57 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 Christchurch $3,499 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 Wellington NZ New Zealand $4,144 6.5 Compare
2 Picton NZ New Zealand $3,727 5.7 Compare
3 Blenheim NZ New Zealand $2,202 5.7 Compare
4 Napier NZ New Zealand $3,730 6.0 Compare

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