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 — New Zealand offers the world's most stunning landscapes combined with exceptional safety and quality of life.

✓Pros

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

✗Cons

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

Details

Climatetemperate
EnglishHigh
CurrencyNZD (New Zealand Dollar)
Tax rate28%
Beach✓
Mountains✓

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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