Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Monaco instead of New Zealand, you would:

Health

live 4.5 years longer

In New Zealand, the average life expectancy is 82 years (80 years for men, 84 years for women) as of 2024. In Monaco, that number is 86 years (85 years for men, 89 years for women) as of 2024.

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see 75.7% more spent on your healthcare

New Zealand spends $5,576 per person on healthcare as of 2024 (international dollars, adjusted for prices). Monaco spends $9,797 as of 2023.

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have 2.4 times more doctors per person

New Zealand has 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people as of 2022. Monaco has 86.1 as of 2020.

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Economy

make 5.8 times more money

New Zealand has a GDP per capita of $49,591 as of 2025, while in Monaco, the GDP per capita is $288,002 as of 2024.

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Life

be 28.6% less likely to die during childbirth

In New Zealand, approximately 7.0 women die from pregnancy or childbirth per 100,000 live births as of 2023. In Monaco, 5.0 women do as of 2023.

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be 45.0% less likely to die during infancy

In New Zealand, approximately 4.0 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2024. In Monaco, on the other hand, 2.2 children do as of 2024.

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have 13.3% fewer children

In New Zealand, there are approximately 11.0 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024. In Monaco, there are 9.6 babies per 1,000 people as of 2024.

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Expenditures

spend 66.8% less on education

New Zealand spends 5.2% of its total GDP on education as of 2023. Monaco spends 1.7% of total GDP on education as of 2023.

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spend 69.0% less on healthcare

New Zealand spends 10.1% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2024. In Monaco, that number is 3.1% of GDP as of 2023.

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Geography

see 100.0% less coastline

New Zealand has a total of 15,134 km of coastline. In Monaco, that number is 4 km.

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Infrastructure

find 46.3% more home broadband

New Zealand has 38.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people as of 2024. Monaco has 55.7 as of 2024.

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Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), The World Factbook. How we calculate this

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Monaco: At a glance

Monaco is a sovereign country in Europe, with a total land area of approximately 2 sq km. The Genoese built a fortress on the site of present day Monaco in 1215. The current ruling GRIMALDI family first seized temporary control in 1297, and again in 1331, but were not able to permanently secure their holding until 1419. Economic development was spurred in the late 19th century with a railroad linkup to France and the opening of a casino. Since then, the principality's mild climate, splendid scenery, and gambling facilities have made Monaco world famous as a tourist and recreation center.
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