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Wellington

New Zealand's capital with a compact, documented remote-work community

In Wellington, a mid-range month runs about $2,097 (NZ$3,642), typical internet speeds are around Up to 950 Mbps and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Not scored — one of the four inputs couldn’t be sourced.
Internet9.4/10

Faster internet than about 95% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking4.3/10

Weaker coworking than about 65% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5/10

Fewer wellness options than about 55% of cities

Getting There6.6/10

Easier to reach than about 60% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

33 categories for Wellington, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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