Moving to New Zealand from Isle of Man

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Isle of Man to New Zealand.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Isle of Man.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IM
0.0
NZ
1.1

Isle of Man performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IM
1.1%
NZ
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IM
$84,600
NZ
$48,800

Isle of Man performs better than New Zealand across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IM
4.2
NZ
3.4

New Zealand performs significantly better than Isle of Man across all family life metrics.

Data: Income Tax Services, Isle of Man Government, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Zealand?

From major New Zealand cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Isle of Man and New Zealand are what actually decide it long-term.

Is New Zealand safe for expats?

Isle of Man performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Isle of Man.

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Isle of Man, the official languages are English and Manx.

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At a Glance

IM NZ
Population 91,382 5,053,004
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages English, Manx English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111