New Zealand74.30
Overall rating
Open country profileNew Zealand vs. United Kingdom: Country Comparison
New Zealand leads the overall rating with 74.30 points, ahead of United Kingdom with 72.98 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Volcano Risk and Foreigner Ownership Rights.
New Zealand
United Kingdom72.98
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
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Biggest Differences
United Kingdom scores clearly better than New Zealand on Volcano Risk.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than New Zealand on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than New Zealand on Earthquake Risk.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than New Zealand on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
New Zealand scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Driving License Cost ($).
New Zealand scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Mountain Access.
United Kingdom scores clearly better than New Zealand on Tsunami Risk.
New Zealand scores clearly better than United Kingdom on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
Categories Compared
New Zealand
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United Kingdom
78 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 79 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 94 | 87 | New Zealand |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 52 | 70 | United Kingdom |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Legal Protection & Property | 86 | 77 | New Zealand |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 76 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
80 points
❤️ Health
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United Kingdom
81 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 78 | New Zealand |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 89 | United Kingdom |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 76 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United Kingdom
69 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 67 | 50 | New Zealand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 76 | New Zealand |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 78 | United Kingdom |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 68 | United Kingdom |
| Real Estate & Property | 39 | 59 | United Kingdom |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 71 | 66 | New Zealand |
| Macroeconomics | 77 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 79 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
39 points
🏠 Costs
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United Kingdom
44 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 27 | New Zealand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 24 | 31 | United Kingdom |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 42 | United Kingdom |
| Mobility Costs | 44 | 42 | New Zealand |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 68 | United Kingdom |
| Personal Services | 39 | 53 | United Kingdom |
New Zealand
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United Kingdom
76 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 60 | 81 | United Kingdom |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 70 | 70 | Tie |
| Electricity & Energy | 93 | 74 | New Zealand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Public Transport | 66 | 75 | United Kingdom |
New Zealand
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United Kingdom
66 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 65 | 69 | United Kingdom |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 57 | New Zealand |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 48 | New Zealand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 85 | Tie |
| Arts & Entertainment | 67 | 85 | United Kingdom |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 60 | 65 | United Kingdom |
| Family-Friendly | 65 | 58 | New Zealand |
| Pet-Friendly | 55 | 62 | United Kingdom |
New Zealand
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United Kingdom
86 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 81 | New Zealand |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 82 | 92 | United Kingdom |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 78 | 83 | United Kingdom |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 89 | New Zealand |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 92 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Language & Integration | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 99 | 85 | New Zealand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 91 | 84 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United Kingdom
82 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 91 | United Kingdom |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 94 | United Kingdom |
| Attractions & Activities | 86 | 89 | United Kingdom |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 92 | 72 | New Zealand |
| Vacation Costs | 53 | 54 | United Kingdom |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 83 | 90 | United Kingdom |
New Zealand
86 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United Kingdom
78 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United Kingdom | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Education & Knowledge | 91 | 83 | New Zealand |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 64 | New Zealand |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 85 | New Zealand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 95 | 92 | New Zealand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 88 | New Zealand |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 62 | New Zealand |
| Demography | 68 | 60 | New Zealand |