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About Taupo

Taupō, New Zealand is a scenic lakeside town with a relaxed pace, great cafés, and strong outdoor vibes 🌊🏔️ It suits digital nomads who like a quieter base with fast internet in town, easy access to nature, and a welcoming community. Ideal for remote work-life balance, though nightlife and coworking options are more limited than in bigger cities ☕💻

Through the year

Best in February (55) · now 45
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 103 mm Feb: 115 mm Mar: 84 mm Apr: 69 mm May: 100 mm Jun: 122 mm Jul: 138 mm Aug: 88 mm Sep: 140 mm Oct: 126 mm Nov: 137 mm Dec: 127 mm Jan: 21°C / 13°C Feb: 21°C / 13°C Mar: 19°C / 11°C Apr: 17°C / 10°C May: 13°C / 8°C Jun: 11°C / 6°C Jul: 10°C / 5°C Aug: 11°C / 4°C Sep: 13°C / 6°C Oct: 15°C / 8°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 3.4
Internet Speed 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.6
Safety 9.0
Accommodation Cost 3.4
Weather 6.6
Nomad Friendly 5.0
Female Friendly 9.0
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Taupo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,138.15 per month
Coworking Space $245.14 per month
Coffee $3.39 per cup
Beer $6.42 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14.01 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $49.61 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 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 Whakatane NZ New Zealand $2,132 5.6 Compare
2 Rotorua NZ New Zealand $2,551 6.0 Compare
3 Napier NZ New Zealand $3,730 6.0 Compare
4 Tauranga NZ New Zealand $4,197 6.0 Compare

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