New Zealand74.30
Overall rating
Open country profileNew Zealand vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
New Zealand leads the overall rating with 74.30 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Traffic Deaths and Volcano Risk.
New Zealand
Thailand62.62
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
New Zealand scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
Thailand scores clearly better than New Zealand on Volcano Risk.
Thailand scores clearly better than New Zealand on Cocktail Price in a Bar.
Thailand scores clearly better than New Zealand on Soft Drink Price in a Market.
Thailand scores clearly better than New Zealand on Public Transport Monthly Cost.
New Zealand scores clearly better than Thailand on Dual Citizenship Allowed.
New Zealand scores clearly better than Thailand on Freedom of Political Expression.
Thailand scores clearly better than New Zealand on Local Beer Price in a Restaurant.
Categories Compared
New Zealand
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 79 | 61 | New Zealand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 94 | 60 | New Zealand |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 52 | 54 | Thailand |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 58 | New Zealand |
| Legal Protection & Property | 86 | 49 | New Zealand |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 60 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
80 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 71 | New Zealand |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 46 | New Zealand |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 68 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 67 | 75 | Thailand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 66 | New Zealand |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 71 | New Zealand |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 54 | New Zealand |
| Real Estate & Property | 39 | 52 | Thailand |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 71 | 53 | New Zealand |
| Macroeconomics | 77 | 74 | New Zealand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 51 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
39 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 68 | Thailand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 24 | 56 | Thailand |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 44 | 78 | Thailand |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 84 | Thailand |
| Personal Services | 39 | 89 | Thailand |
New Zealand
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 60 | 54 | New Zealand |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 70 | 41 | New Zealand |
| Electricity & Energy | 93 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 58 | New Zealand |
| Public Transport | 66 | 53 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 65 | 46 | New Zealand |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 71 | Thailand |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 68 | New Zealand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 60 | New Zealand |
| Arts & Entertainment | 67 | 45 | New Zealand |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 60 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 65 | 53 | New Zealand |
| Pet-Friendly | 55 | 57 | Thailand |
New Zealand
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 68 | New Zealand |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 82 | 67 | New Zealand |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 78 | 74 | New Zealand |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 61 | New Zealand |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 92 | 55 | New Zealand |
| Language & Integration | 92 | 53 | New Zealand |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 99 | 65 | New Zealand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 91 | 63 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 69 | New Zealand |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 71 | New Zealand |
| Attractions & Activities | 86 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 92 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Vacation Costs | 53 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 83 | 82 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
86 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | New Zealand | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 42 | New Zealand |
| Education & Knowledge | 91 | 61 | New Zealand |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 41 | New Zealand |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 54 | New Zealand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 95 | 65 | New Zealand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 52 | New Zealand |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 59 | New Zealand |
| Demography | 68 | 46 | New Zealand |