Nomad Watch

About Wanaka

Wānaka, New Zealand is a scenic lakeside town with stunning mountain views, a relaxed vibe, and great outdoor activities 🌄🚴‍♂️. It’s ideal for digital nomads who want a peaceful, inspiring base with solid cafes and coworking options, though it’s quieter than bigger cities and best suited for self-starters who enjoy nature and a slower pace ☕💻

Through the year

Best in February (62) · now 51
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 87 mm Feb: 82 mm Mar: 87 mm Apr: 98 mm May: 110 mm Jun: 104 mm Jul: 112 mm Aug: 112 mm Sep: 232 mm Oct: 174 mm Nov: 117 mm Dec: 114 mm Jan: 22°C / 13°C Feb: 22°C / 13°C Mar: 19°C / 11°C Apr: 16°C / 9°C May: 12°C / 6°C Jun: 8°C / 4°C Jul: 8°C / 2°C Aug: 10°C / 3°C Sep: 12°C / 4°C Oct: 14°C / 6°C Nov: 18°C / 9°C Dec: 20°C / 11°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 3.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.7
Internet Speed 7.6
Safety 9.1
Weather 7.2
Accommodation Cost 2.6
Racial Tolerance 8.4
Nomad Friendly 5.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Wanaka
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,159.73 per month
Coworking Space $202.95 per month
Coffee $3.19 per cup
Beer $5.22 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $11.60 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $46.39 per month
Mobile Plan $20.30 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $49.29 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 Arrowtown NZ New Zealand $5,040 5.5 Compare
2 Queenstown NZ New Zealand $4,302 6.0 Compare
3 Te Anau NZ New Zealand $3,995 5.0 Compare
4 Oamaru NZ New Zealand $1,981 5.6 Compare

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