New Zealand

Wellington

#2 Top 5 cities

Wellington is very strong for the public sector, creative work, and compact city living with solid service quality.

Country overview

Population

381 900

Year-round temperatures

Day: 12°C až 21°C

Night: 6°C až 14°C

Climate

Windy temperate climate with a cooler winter and a mild summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Costs

Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 3/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Safety

8/10

Wellington: Everyday safety is high, with property crime, nightlife incidents, and road or weather disruption the main practical concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Wellington: Strong earthquake shaking, liquefaction, landslides, tsunami, and severe coastal weather make natural-hazard exposure unusually high.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 9/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Creatives
  • Students
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Cafe culture
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Higher prices
  • −Noise