Aarhus vs Auckland: cost of living for digital nomads

Aarhus, Denmark and Auckland, New Zealand, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.

The short version

  • Aarhus is about 6% cheaper than Auckland for a month of nomad living ($2,575 vs $2,750).
  • Rent is the biggest gap: $1,250 in Aarhus against $1,500 in Auckland.
  • Aarhus scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
  • Internet is faster in Aarhus: 250 Mbps typical against 48 Mbps.
  • Both have a temperate climate.

Aarhus wins 6 of the measured lines; Auckland wins 1.

LineAarhusAuckland
Monthly total (USD)$2,575$2,750
Rent$1,250$1,500
Food$580$550
Transport$75$110
Coworking$170$250
Safety (out of 10)9/108/10
Internet (Mbps)25048
Climatetemperatetemperate
City sizemidmetro
Settingcoastcoast
Nomad score (out of 10)7/107/10

Auckland

Safe and outdoorsy but pricey; strong remote-work culture.

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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Check the city pages for the dates each was last verified.