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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 🏖️💻

Through the year

Best in January (58) · now 50
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 2 weeks ago

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 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 Hamilton NZ New Zealand $3,447 6.2 Compare
2 Mt Maunganui NZ New Zealand $4,707 6.0 Compare
3 Whakatane NZ New Zealand $2,132 5.6 Compare
4 Rotorua NZ New Zealand $2,551 6.0 Compare

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