Auckland vs Raglan — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Country	New Zealand	New Zealand
Nomad score	6.4 / 10	5.6 / 10
Cost of living	$4,453 / mo	$4,156 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	21° / 12°C	15° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI)	55 Moderate	46 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Average high	18.7°C	18.1°C
Average low	13.5°C	12.8°C
Precipitation	121 mm / mo	151 mm / mo
Sunshine	284 h / mo	281 h / mo
Humidity	79%	79%
Rain days	13.7 / mo	14.7 / mo
Wind speed	24.2 km/h	23.8 km/h

NZ Auckland · average high by month

J 23 F 23 M 22 A 20 M 17 J 16 J 15 A 15 S 16 O 17 N 20 D 22

NZ Raglan · average high by month

J 22 F 23 M 21 A 20 M 17 J 15 J 14 A 14 S 15 O 17 N 19 D 21

Air quality

Air quality
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
US AQI	55	46
PM2.5	7.5 µg/m³	11.6 µg/m³
PM10	11 µg/m³	14.9 µg/m³
Ozone	47 µg/m³	21 µg/m³
UV index	0.1	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	5.5	2.7
Local Payment Services	8.5	6.6
Startup Scene	7.1	2.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Air Conditioning	4.6	3.6
Green Spaces	8.0	8.2
Natural Disaster Risk	6.9	7.1
Noise Pollution	5.9	7.9
Seasonal Variety	6.5	5.9
Weather	7.1	7.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Mobile Network Coverage	8.8	7.8
Power Grid Reliability	8.9	8.6
Public WiFi Availability	6.7	4.5
VPN Reliability	9.0	8.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Accommodation Cost	2.6	3.3
Cost of Living	2.8	4.2
Currency Stability	8.0	8.7
Entertainment Cost	3.6	4.4
Food & Groceries	3.3	3.8
Gym Membership Cost	4.6	4.8
Transportation Cost	4.3	3.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Culture	7.0	6.2
Indoors Fun	6.2	3.8
Language Learning Opportunities	4.3	3.9
Local Experiences & Tours	7.6	7.0
Nightlife	6.4	3.8
Outdoors & Nature	9.1	9.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Nomad Events & Meetups	5.5	2.2
Nomad Friendly	7.0	5.2
Online Community Presence	5.2	3.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Cafes with WiFi	7.4	5.5
Coworking Spaces Availability	7.3	3.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	6.4	4.6
Digital Nomad Popularity	4.6	2.9
Internet Speed	8.1	7.0
Local SIM Card Availability	8.5	8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Fitness Facilities	7.5	4.9
Food Scene	7.9	5.9
Healthy Food Options	8.1	6.6
Yoga Studios	7.3	6.1

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Healthcare	7.5	6.5
Healthcare Affordability	5.7	6.0
Healthcare Quality	8.4	7.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.7	1.5
Ease of Business Registration	7.1	6.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account	5.0	5.3
Freedom of Speech	9.0	9.2
Political Stability	8.8	9.1
Tax Friendliness	4.9	4.7
Visa Ease	6.6	7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Air Quality	8.5	9.2
Cleanliness	8.0	8.6
Environmental Quality	8.1	8.7
Family Friendly	8.4	8.0
Language Barrier	9.4	9.3
Work-Life Balance	8.2	8.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Female Friendly	8.4	8.7
Racial Tolerance	8.0	8.4
Safety	8.6	9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Airport Connectivity	8.3	3.2
Cycling	6.1	4.6
Intercity Travel Options	7.0	3.7
Public Transit	6.8	2.3
Ride-sharing Services	8.1	1.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	7.3	3.6
Walkability	7.3	6.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Coworking Quality	7.4	3.1
Freelance Ecosystem	6.0	2.8
Networking Opportunities	6.5	2.8
Remote Job Opportunities	6.4	2.9
Time Zone Favorability	4.7	3.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Jeans	$82 per pair	$76 per pair
Summer Dress	$44 per dress	$50 per dress
Running Shoes	$114 per pair	$108 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Dining Out	$146 per month	$163 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Cinema Ticket	$13 per ticket	$12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Coffee	$3.62 per cup	$3.50 per cup
Beer	$7.88 per pint	$6.71 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$16 per meal	$16 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$76 per meal	$73 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$10 per meal	$9.63 per meal
Apples	$2.80 per kg	$2.63 per kg
Bread	$1.98 per loaf	$2.45 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.63 per bottle	$1.63 per bottle
Milk	$1.84 per liter	$1.98 per liter
Rice	$2.10 per kg	$1.87 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$11 per kg	$11 per kg
Beef	$14 per kg	$15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$13 per bottle	$13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Groceries	$379 per month	$379 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Doctor Visit (GP)	$38 per visit	$38 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$11 per purchase	$8.75 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Housing	$1,226 per month	$1,021 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$1,447 per month	$1,255 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$2,451 per month	$3,152 per month
Coworking Space	$321 per month	$222 per month
Coliving Space	$1,080 per month	$934 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Internet & Mobile	$64 per month	$55 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Leisure Activities	$88 per month	$88 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Haircut	$32 per visit	$26 per visit
Laundry	$8.75 per kg	$7.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Mobile Plan	$38 per month	$32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$55 per month	$55 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$29 one-time	$20 one-time
Gym Membership	$50 per month	$50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$15 per hour	$8.75 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Transportation	$105 per month	$70 per month
Taxi Start	$2.63 per trip	$2.33 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.22 per km	$2.22 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$125 per month	$70 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$11 per trip	$11 per trip
Gasoline	$1.81 per liter	$1.72 per liter
Scooter Rental	$7.00 per month	$26 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	NZ Auckland	NZ Raglan
Utilities	$140 per month	$123 per month