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About Mount Hagen

Mount Hagen is a lively highland city in Papua New Guinea, known for its markets, cultural richness, and mountain scenery 🏔️🌿. For digital nomads, it offers an authentic off-the-beaten-path experience, but connectivity, infrastructure, and reliable power can be limited ⚡📶. Best for adventurous remote workers who prioritize culture and nature over convenience.

Through the year

Best in November (51) · now 51
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 199 mm Feb: 288 mm Mar: 242 mm Apr: 246 mm May: 237 mm Jun: 157 mm Jul: 172 mm Aug: 185 mm Sep: 222 mm Oct: 228 mm Nov: 199 mm Dec: 236 mm Jan: 23°C / 15°C Feb: 22°C / 15°C Mar: 23°C / 15°C Apr: 23°C / 14°C May: 23°C / 15°C Jun: 22°C / 13°C Jul: 22°C / 14°C Aug: 23°C / 14°C Sep: 23°C / 14°C Oct: 23°C / 14°C Nov: 24°C / 14°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 4.2
Internet Speed 2.8
Safety 1.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.4
Weather 5.3
Accommodation Cost 4.2
Female Friendly 1.7
Racial Tolerance 4.4
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Mount Hagen
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $503.82 per month
Coworking Space $80.15 per month
Coffee $1.83 per cup
Beer $1.60 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.75 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $18.32 per month
Mobile Plan $8.02 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $27.48 per month

Other cities in Papua New Guinea

Other cities in Papua New Guinea
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kavieng $1,529 3.4 Compare
2 Kokopo $1,534 3.4 Compare
3 Madang $2,962 3.3 Compare
4 Alotau $1,529 3.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Goroka PG Papua New Guinea $1,351 3.2 Compare
2 Madang PG Papua New Guinea $2,962 3.3 Compare
3 Wewak PG Papua New Guinea $1,643 3.0 Compare
4 Lae PG Papua New Guinea $4,154 3.1 Compare

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