Moving to New Zealand from Bermuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bermuda to New Zealand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bermuda to New Zealand.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
NZ
1.1

New Zealand performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
NZ
6.0t

Bermuda performs better than New Zealand across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
NZ
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
NZ
8.1%

Bermuda performs better than New Zealand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
NZ
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
NZ
$48,800

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though New Zealand leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
NZ
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
NZ
3.4

New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Bermuda leads in infant mortality.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.

New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
New Zealand passport holders can enter Bermuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Zealand?

Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is New Zealand safe for expats?

New Zealand performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM NZ
Population 72,337 5,053,004
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111