New Zealand has 120 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Best cities in New Zealand

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

Christchurch

2.4

New Zealand

10°C

$2,879 / mo

Wellington

2.2

New Zealand

12°C

$2,895 / mo

Huntly

2.1

New Zealand

13°C

$2,223 / mo

Dunedin

2.1

New Zealand

9°C

$3,015 / mo

Taupo

1.9

New Zealand

9°C

$2,759 / mo

Auckland

1.9

New Zealand

14°C

$2,826 / mo

Rotorua

1.9

New Zealand

11°C

$2,902 / mo

Nelson

1.8

New Zealand

11°C

$2,791 / mo

New Plymouth

1.8

New Zealand

12°C

$2,845 / mo

Waipara

1.4

New Zealand

10°C

$2,738 / mo

Pukehina

1.4

New Zealand

11°C

$2,606 / mo

Hampden

1.4

New Zealand

10°C

$2,586 / mo

Top attractions

Milford Sound

Queenstown

Hobbiton Movie Set

Aoraki Mount Cook

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Franz Josef Glacier

Lake Tekapo