"New Zealand is well known for its breathtaking 'Lord of the Rings' landscapes, Maori culture, stunning wildlife, and adventure sports playground. The country was listed 9th on US News' list of best countries in the world in 2024, coming in at number two for a comfortable retirement. The population is generally a happy bunch, too. When asked to rate their general life satisfaction between 0 and 10, New Zealanders graded themselves at 7.3, on average, higher than the OECD average of 6.7."
"It's the cost of living, however, that is one of the main draws. The cost of living (excluding rent) tends to be slightly lower than in the U.S., and while housing costs significantly more than in Europe (about 19% higher than in France, for instance), compared to the U.S., rent in New Zealand can be as much as 38% lower."
New Zealand is introducing two new residency pathways to attract skilled and experienced migrants to live and work in the country. The country offers scenic landscapes, Maori culture, abundant wildlife, adventure sports, and high life-satisfaction ratings, ranking ninth globally for overall quality of life in 2024. Cost of living excluding rent tends to be slightly lower than in the U.S., with rents potentially up to 38% lower, though housing costs exceed some European countries. The population is just over 5 million, and financial incentives include no gift, estate, wealth, or capital gains taxes. The visa effort aims to replace record emigration and support GDP.
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