Palmerston North, 🇳🇿 New Zealand Overview
🇳🇿 Palmerston North,
New Zealand
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Nomad Score
5.8
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ABOUT
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 🌿✨
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$2,423/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 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 |
HUB MOMENTUM
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QUICK COSTS
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 🏢 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 |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington | $4,144/mo | 6.7 | Compare |
| 2 | Dunedin | $3,613/mo | 6.5 | Compare |
| 3 | Auckland | $4,453/mo | 6.5 | Compare |
| 4 | Christchurch | $3,499/mo | 6.4 | Compare |