New Zealand74.30
Overall rating
Open country profileNew Zealand vs. United States: Country Comparison
New Zealand leads the overall rating with 74.30 points, ahead of United States with 68.90 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Paid Vacation Days and Fuel Price per Liter.
New Zealand
United States68.90
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
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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 United States on Paid Vacation Days.
United States scores clearly better than New Zealand on Fuel Price per Liter.
United States scores clearly better than New Zealand on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
New Zealand scores clearly better than United States on Renewable Energy Share.
New Zealand scores clearly better than United States on Protected Land Area (%).
New Zealand scores clearly better than United States on Nuclear Exposure.
New Zealand scores clearly better than United States on Capital Gains Tax Rate (%).
New Zealand scores clearly better than United States on Paid Parental Leave.
Categories Compared
New Zealand
82 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 79 | 64 | New Zealand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 94 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 52 | 42 | New Zealand |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 86 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Legal Protection & Property | 86 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 82 | 71 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
80 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 79 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Environmental Health | 84 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 78 | 69 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
71 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 67 | 58 | New Zealand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 77 | 75 | New Zealand |
| Banking & Fintech | 74 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 60 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 39 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 71 | 65 | New Zealand |
| Macroeconomics | 77 | 70 | New Zealand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 83 | 87 | United States |
New Zealand
39 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 43 | 44 | United States |
| Food & Basic Goods | 24 | 18 | New Zealand |
| Dining & Going Out | 35 | 35 | Tie |
| Mobility Costs | 44 | 58 | United States |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 51 | 41 | New Zealand |
| Personal Services | 39 | 39 | Tie |
New Zealand
75 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 60 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 70 | 67 | New Zealand |
| Electricity & Energy | 93 | 72 | New Zealand |
| Internet & Connectivity | 85 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 66 | 58 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
68 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 65 | 45 | New Zealand |
| Climate & Weather | 69 | 70 | United States |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 79 | 65 | New Zealand |
| Leisure & Recreation | 85 | 81 | New Zealand |
| Arts & Entertainment | 67 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 60 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 65 | 53 | New Zealand |
| Pet-Friendly | 55 | 59 | United States |
New Zealand
87 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 84 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 82 | 77 | New Zealand |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 78 | 78 | Tie |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 91 | 82 | New Zealand |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 92 | 80 | New Zealand |
| Language & Integration | 92 | 91 | New Zealand |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 99 | 77 | New Zealand |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 91 | 76 | New Zealand |
New Zealand
82 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 89 | 87 | New Zealand |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 90 | 89 | New Zealand |
| Attractions & Activities | 86 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 92 | 90 | New Zealand |
| Vacation Costs | 53 | 45 | New Zealand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 83 | 85 | United States |
New Zealand
86 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | New Zealand | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 91 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Education & Knowledge | 91 | 79 | New Zealand |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 73 | 57 | New Zealand |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 95 | 75 | New Zealand |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 95 | 86 | New Zealand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 89 | 73 | New Zealand |
| Religion & Worldviews | 79 | 74 | New Zealand |
| Demography | 68 | 63 | New Zealand |