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About Tauranga

Tauranga, New Zealand is a sunny coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, great beaches, and a growing café scene ☀️🌊 It’s appealing for digital nomads who want work-life balance, outdoor activities, and a smaller-city vibe. Internet is generally solid, though the scene is quieter than in bigger NZ hubs. Great for productivity with nature nearby 🏖️💻

Regions

Through the year

Best in January (56) · now 47
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 156 mm Feb: 182 mm Mar: 99 mm Apr: 149 mm May: 140 mm Jun: 185 mm Jul: 179 mm Aug: 104 mm Sep: 150 mm Oct: 141 mm Nov: 165 mm Dec: 165 mm Jan: 23°C / 15°C Feb: 22°C / 16°C Mar: 21°C / 13°C Apr: 19°C / 13°C May: 17°C / 10°C Jun: 15°C / 9°C Jul: 14°C / 7°C Aug: 14°C / 6°C Sep: 16°C / 8°C Oct: 17°C / 10°C Nov: 20°C / 13°C Dec: 22°C / 15°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 3.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2
Internet Speed 7.7
Safety 8.8
Accommodation Cost 3.0
Weather 7.0
Nomad Friendly 4.5
Female Friendly 8.6
Updated

Quick costs

Quick costs in Tauranga
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,254.88 per month
Coworking Space $248.06 per month
Coffee $3.39 per cup
Beer $6.71 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14.59 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $70.04 per month
Mobile Plan $26.26 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $49.61 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 Mt Maunganui NZ New Zealand $4,707 6.0 Compare
2 Rotorua NZ New Zealand $2,551 6.0 Compare
3 Whakatane NZ New Zealand $2,132 5.6 Compare
4 Hamilton NZ New Zealand $3,447 6.2 Compare

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