Cost of living is very reasonable in New Zealand. The country’s economy has significantly grown in the past few years. The country is highly developed with high scores on indices on human development, quality of life, life expectancy, literacy and economic prosperity among other values. Growth in annual income among households is very high at over 60,000 Euro PPP. Housing in New Zealand is very affordable, of good quality and convenient since the country still lacks in overall population. The government is actually promoting immigration to add more skilled workers that will promote the steady economic development.
Consumer goods in New Zealand are also fresh and very cheap. Most items like electronics, food, cars and petroleum are priced about the same or lower compared to the United Kingdom. Most products include a goods and services tax or GST of 11.75%. This is only a small factor compared to the overall cost of living in Kiwi Country, as this greatly depends on where you choose to situate yourself. This was greatly elucidated in New Zealand Expat Forum last April 7, 2009: [click to continue…]
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