France73.52
Overall rating
Open country profileFrance vs. New Zealand: Country Comparison
New Zealand leads the overall rating with 74.30 points, ahead of France with 73.52 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Social Security Contributions (%) and Cash Payment Limit.
France
New Zealand74.30
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
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Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
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Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
New Zealand scores clearly better than France on Social Security Contributions (%).
New Zealand scores clearly better than France on Cash Payment Limit.
New Zealand scores clearly better than France on Nuclear Exposure.
France scores clearly better than New Zealand on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
New Zealand scores clearly better than France on Inheritance / Estate Tax Rate (%).
France scores clearly better than New Zealand on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
France scores clearly better than New Zealand on Pet Entry Rules.
New Zealand scores clearly better than France on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Categories Compared
France
74 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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New Zealand
82 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 70 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 85 | 94 | New Zealand |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 61 | 52 | France |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 79 | 86 | New Zealand |
| Legal Protection & Property | 71 | 86 | New Zealand |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 72 | 82 | New Zealand |
France
83 points
❤️ Health
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New Zealand
80 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 82 | 79 | France |
| Environmental Health | 86 | 84 | France |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 80 | 78 | France |
France
65 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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New Zealand
71 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 32 | 67 | New Zealand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 77 | Tie |
| Banking & Fintech | 72 | 74 | New Zealand |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 57 | 60 | New Zealand |
| Real Estate & Property | 62 | 39 | France |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 64 | 71 | New Zealand |
| Macroeconomics | 73 | 77 | New Zealand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 79 | 83 | New Zealand |
France
47 points
🏠 Costs
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New Zealand
39 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 36 | 43 | New Zealand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 25 | 24 | France |
| Dining & Going Out | 47 | 35 | France |
| Mobility Costs | 50 | 44 | France |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 70 | 51 | France |
| Personal Services | 52 | 39 | France |
France
80 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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New Zealand
75 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 81 | 60 | France |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 75 | 70 | France |
| Electricity & Energy | 76 | 93 | New Zealand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 88 | 85 | France |
| Public Transport | 80 | 66 | France |
France
80 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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New Zealand
68 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 71 | 65 | France |
| Climate & Weather | 70 | 69 | France |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 75 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 91 | 85 | France |
| Arts & Entertainment | 93 | 67 | France |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 95 | 60 | France |
| Family-Friendly | 77 | 65 | France |
| Pet-Friendly | 67 | 55 | France |
France
79 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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New Zealand
87 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 81 | 84 | New Zealand |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 83 | 82 | France |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 80 | 78 | France |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 86 | 91 | New Zealand |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 82 | 92 | New Zealand |
| Language & Integration | 66 | 92 | New Zealand |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 75 | 99 | New Zealand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 78 | 91 | New Zealand |
France
86 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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New Zealand
82 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 94 | 89 | France |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 92 | 90 | France |
| Attractions & Activities | 98 | 86 | France |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 91 | 92 | New Zealand |
| Vacation Costs | 51 | 53 | New Zealand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 88 | 83 | France |
France
82 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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New Zealand
86 points
| Topic | France | New Zealand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 82 | 91 | New Zealand |
| Education & Knowledge | 82 | 91 | New Zealand |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 85 | 73 | France |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 80 | 95 | New Zealand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 89 | 95 | New Zealand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 89 | Tie |
| Religion & Worldviews | 78 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Demography | 60 | 68 | New Zealand |