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# Remote living in New Zealand.

Compare monthly costs, internet performance, and remote-work quality across 5 destinations in New Zealand.

![New Zealand flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/nz.svg)

Auckland
$3,000/mo · 150 Mbps

8/10

Queenstown
$2,600/mo · 80 Mbps

8/10

Wanaka
$2,150/mo · 50 Mbps

8/10

5Cities tracked
$2,384Average monthly budget
86 MbpsAverage internet speed
7.8/10Average nomad vibe

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## Explore cities across New Zealand.

Open a city guide for a detailed budget, connectivity, climate, safety, neighborhoods, visa notes, and practical remote-work advice.

[![Auckland](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/cities/auckland.webp) 8/10 vibe New Zealand Auckland Budget$3,000/mo Internet150 Mbps →](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/new-zealand/auckland.md)
[![Christchurch](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/cities/christchurch.webp) 7/10 vibe New Zealand Christchurch Budget$1,900/mo Internet80 Mbps →](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/new-zealand/christchurch.md)
[![Queenstown](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/cities/queenstown.webp) 8/10 vibe New Zealand Queenstown Budget$2,600/mo Internet80 Mbps →](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/new-zealand/queenstown.md)
[![Wanaka](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/cities/wanaka.webp) 8/10 vibe New Zealand Wanaka Budget$2,150/mo Internet50 Mbps →](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/new-zealand/wanaka.md)
[![Wellington](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/cities/wellington.webp) 8/10 vibe New Zealand Wellington Budget$2,270/mo Internet70 Mbps →](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/new-zealand/wellington.md)