New Zealand
First look. Fewer sources yet.
At a glance
| Capital | Wellington | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | NZD | Sikap research database |
| Time zone | UTC+12 | Source, checked |
| Distance from Manila | 8 239 km | Computed from the coordinates |
| Population | 5.3 million | Source, checked |
| Official languages | English | Source, checked |
| GDP per person | USD 57 350 at purchasing power | Source, checked |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | Source, checked |
| Average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Minimum wage | NZD 24 an hour | Source, checked |
| Tax on an average wage | not sourced yet | |
| Health coverage index | 89 of 100 | Source, checked |
| Average temperature | 14 °C | Source, checked |
| Warmest month | 18 °C in Feb | Source, checked |
| Coldest month | 10 °C in Jul | Source, checked |
| Happiness rank | 11 of the ranked countries | Source, checked |
| Happiness score | 7.00 | Source, checked |
| English proficiency | not sourced yet | |
| Rent, one bedroom in the capital | not sourced yet | |
| Cost of living, one person | not sourced yet | |
| Health insurance | not sourced yet | |
| Homicide rate | not sourced yet | |
| Residents born abroad | 28.2% | Source, checked |
| Usual weekly hours | 40.0 hours | Source, checked |
| Paid leave | not sourced yet | |
| Public holidays | not sourced yet | |
| Internet speed | 304 Mbps | Source, checked |
| EU member | no | Sikap research database |
| Schengen member | not sourced yet | |
| Dual citizenship | yes | Source, checked |
Notes on the rules
Sources
- Post-Study Work Visa | Immigration New Zealand, checked 19 Sept 2026
- Presence requirements for NZ citizenship - govt.nz, checked 19 Sept 2026