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About Whangarei

Whangārei, New Zealand 🌿 is a relaxed coastal city with a slower pace, scenic beauty, and easy access to beaches and hikes. It’s a good fit for digital nomads who value nature, calm surroundings, and a small-community feel. Wi‑Fi and coworking options exist, but the scene is quieter than in big NZ cities. Great for work-life balance, not nightlife. 🌊💻

Regions

Through the year

Best in February (61) · now 53
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 132 mm Feb: 118 mm Mar: 51 mm Apr: 161 mm May: 93 mm Jun: 119 mm Jul: 159 mm Aug: 105 mm Sep: 106 mm Oct: 124 mm Nov: 130 mm Dec: 109 mm Jan: 23°C / 16°C Feb: 24°C / 16°C Mar: 22°C / 14°C Apr: 20°C / 14°C May: 18°C / 11°C Jun: 16°C / 10°C Jul: 15°C / 9°C Aug: 15°C / 8°C Sep: 17°C / 10°C Oct: 18°C / 11°C Nov: 21°C / 13°C Dec: 23°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 4.6
Internet Speed 7.8
Safety 8.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.2
Accommodation Cost 4.4
Weather 7.2
Nomad Friendly 3.7
Female Friendly 8.5
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Whangarei
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,074.84 per month
Coworking Space $145.25 per month
Coffee $3.20 per cup
Beer $5.23 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $12.78 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $75.53 per month
Mobile Plan $26.14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $52.29 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 Paihia NZ New Zealand $3,482 5.4 Compare
2 Kerikeri NZ New Zealand $3,776 5.4 Compare
3 Auckland NZ New Zealand $4,453 6.4 Compare
4 Coromandel NZ New Zealand $3,616 5.3 Compare

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