size total: 268,680 sq km
population: 4,173,460
capitol: Wellington
climate: temperate, sharp regional contrasts language: English (official), Maori (official)
legal system: based on English law
ethnic groups: Europ. 69.8%, Maori 7.9%, Asian 5.7%, Pacific isl. 4.4%, oth., 0.5%, mix. 7.8%, unsp. 3.8%
New Zealand overview  New Zealand is blessed with a spectacular scenery and since the "Lord of the Rings" the whole world is aware of it. No wonder many people would like to get a New Zealand permanent residence. Either they want to live and work here, or enjoy there retirement in this stunning country.  New Zealand's climate is very unique and varies from warm subtropical on the north island, to cool temperate on the south island, even with alpine conditions in the mountain areas.  New Zealand cost of living As different as the climate within the country is the cost of living in New Zealand. If you are planning to stay outside of the big cities, cost of living in New Zealand is fairly low. New Zealand produces lots of local fruits and vegetables, as well as meat and diary products. So you are able to get it fresh and inexpensive at high quality. Many immigrants prefer to stay in Auckland on the north island, but that is the area with the highest cost of living. Properties and rentals are more expensive than elsewhere and the crime statistic is also slightly higher. The New Zealand "Kiwi´s" prefer places like Christchurch, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Tauranaga, Waikato and Otago. Let me give you some examples, if you want to buy a 2 bedroom house in Auckland the price is between NZD 350,000 and 800,000 (depending on the area, north and central are most expensive) the same house in Wellington property is on the market for NZD 350,000 to 530,000, the prices in Christchurch are even cheaper NZD 290,000 to 530,000, the best offers you get in Invercargill on the south island, there it starts from NZD 200,000. For rentals it looks similar, a 2 bedroom house in Auckland would cost you NZD 900 to 1,800, in Wellington NZD 900 to 1,700, in Christchurch NZD 850 to 1,200 and in Canterbury on the south island NZD 650 to 950 a month. New Zealand is not cheap when it comes to the cost of living, when you take a look at the Big Mac Index, with NZD 4.45 for a Big Mac it ranks on place 25 only, but on the other hand it will take you only 14 minutes to earn enough money to buy one (ranks place 6.)
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