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I've had a strong interest in moving to New Zealand for some time. One thing that has held me back though is that the cost of living seems disproportionate to average wage. Why is such an under-populated island, with a huge farming economy(think local food), so expensive? One thought is data may be skewed towards cities, which always have more problems.
I've had a strong interest in moving to New Zealand for some time. One thing that has held me back though is that the cost of living seems disproportionate to average wage. Why is such an under-populated island, with a huge farming economy(think local food), so expensive? One thought is data may be skewed towards cities, which always have more problems.
I've had a strong interest in moving to New Zealand for some time
Don't the native Maori there live off the fucking land in hobbit like villages?
Now they're homeless? WTF!
Bloody savages, eh wot?
Farming is not a high value added product.
Farming is for export. It's the economy.
That's what I suspected. The expat sites I've read say the same thing about consumerism, and outdoors. Funny thing about me is I'm an American who likes making his purchases last, doesn't see the point in clothes for fashion, and loves the outdoors. New Zealand kind of lines up perfect for me. Sad to hear they don't understand the value of being able to feed themselves with local food though.
The expat sites I've read say the same thing about consumerism, and outdoors
NuttBoxer saysI've had a strong interest in moving to New Zealand for some time
If you are over 55 you are toast. They don't do residence visa's over 55 unless you plan on writing a 7 figure plus check.
Since I lived there for many years and only recently moved back to the US (temporarilly thank god). I can give some answers.
First, don't believe any press coming out on NZ. It's a country of 4 million where 1/3 lives in Auckland and the rest are scattered along 1200 miles. There is almost no news. Cows getting hit in the road will make all 3 national papers. If some kid drowns you will learn what his favorite toy was, what he had for breakfast, how he kissed and said I love you to gran before going to the beach, etc., etc., etc.. They also recycle stories all the time. You will read a huge long story about a horrendious murder than get to the end to find out it happened 20 years ago and there is a parole h...
Wonderful post, Bob. Thanks for posting. (Don't let it go to your head)
If anything, it tells me America is the best place to live in, simply because you can choose the lifestyle you want as long as you are able and willing to move.
The New Zealand lifestyle seems to resemble Hawaii, only better.
You did not mention safety, health care, social programs, and taxes. Would like your input.
Strategist, you're missing the greatest piece ... legal brothels!
Try finding those in your home state.
You did not mention safety, health care, social programs, and taxes. Would like your input.
Read again. They understand the value fine and feed themselves just fine locally.
Take expat sites with a big grain of salt.
bob2356 saysRead again. They understand the value fine and feed themselves just fine locally.
I'm talking about CSA's, direct to consumer sales by local farms. Doesn't sound like that happens enough.
. I don't know how much longer I'll be in the US, but hoping to make the move before I'm 45.
If anything, it tells me America is the best place to live in, simply because you can choose the lifestyle you want as long as you are able and willing to move.
The New Zealand lifestyle seems to resemble Hawaii, only better.
You did not mention safety, health care, social programs, and taxes. Would like your input.
Shut up Bob! There's too many people moving to NZ already. I want some wide open spaces when I get there.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-newzealand-economy-budget/left-behind-why-boomtown-new-zealand-has-a-homelessness-crisis-idUSKCN1IL0UG