Moving to New Zealand from Monaco

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Monaco to New Zealand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Monaco to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Monaco to New Zealand, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
3

people moved from Monaco to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to New Zealand?

Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Monaco to New Zealand.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
NZ
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
NZ
6.6

Monaco performs better than New Zealand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
NZ
$5,576
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
NZ
35.7

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
NZ
35.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
NZ
96.0%

Monaco generally does better on infrastructure, though New Zealand leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
NZ
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
NZ
$48,800

Monaco 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

MC
89.5 yrs
NZ
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
NZ
3.4

Monaco generally does better on family life, though New Zealand leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco 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.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting New Zealand

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Monaco passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter New Zealand.
New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Monaco

Visa Free
New Zealand passport holders can enter Monaco 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — New Zealand has 35.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is New Zealand safe for expats?

Monaco 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 Monaco.

How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

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

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At a Glance

MC NZ
Population 31,400 5,053,004
Currency Euro (€) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages French English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +377 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111