New Zealand
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Living in New Zealand

Wellington · OCEANIA · English / Māori

Cost of living

$1000

excl. rent

Rent 1BR

$1250

city center

Safety

9/10

GPI 2024

Internet

140 Mbps

avg speed

Fjords, volcanoes, and rolling green hills β€” New Zealand offers the world's most stunning landscapes combined with exceptional safety and quality of life.

βœ“Pros

  • βœ“ Some of the world's most stunning nature
  • βœ“ Safe and peaceful (no nuclear weapons policy)
  • βœ“ English-speaking
  • βœ“ Excellent quality of life
  • βœ“ Clean environment
  • βœ“ Strong outdoors culture

βœ—Cons

  • βœ— Remote from rest of world
  • βœ— High cost of living
  • βœ— Housing crisis (Auckland)
  • βœ— Small job market
  • βœ— Long flights

Details

Climatetemperate
EnglishHigh
CurrencyNZD (New Zealand Dollar)
Tax rate28%
Beachβœ“
Mountainsβœ“

Visa Options

NZeTA (electronic visa waiver)Working Holiday VisaSkilled Migrant CategoryInvestor Visa

Visa-free days by passport:

US: 90dGB: 90dDE: 90dFR: 90dUA: 90dPL: 90dCA: 90dAU: 90d

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