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New Zealand

Don't be an 'expat', integrate from day one… Enjoy the 'Kiwi' lifestyle or move on, you'll never be happy unless you give it your all.

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Australia

Open yourself, open your heart, and explore the country.

View country guide for Australia

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New Zealand

Australia

Living

 

40th

1st

Individual rankings

Overall

2

6

Quality of life

3

7

Physical & mental wellbeing

2

4

Fulfillment

17

13

Community

10

12

Political stability

3

11

Ease of settling in

10

24

Making friends

3

16

Learning

5

10

Schooling

14

24

Aspiring

 

40th

1st

Individual rankings

Overall

10

9

Income

31

12

Disposable income

34

16

Economic stability

6

16

Career progression

33

25

Reaching potential

32

22

Work / life balance

1

7

Mindset

 

40th

1st

Individual rankings

Overall

1

5

Cultural values

3

6

Personal development

1

6

Personal achievements

6

9

Expat Explorer ranks 40 countries across various criteria from the 2020 survey.

See how New Zealand and Australia compare, or use the dropdown menus above to add or remove criteria and see which country performs best.

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