Moving to Monaco from New Zealand

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NZ
1.5
MC
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NZ
6.6
MC
0.0

Monaco performs significantly 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

NZ
$5,576
MC
$9,797
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NZ
36.1
MC
86.1

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NZ
38.0
MC
55.7
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

NZ
93.5%
MC
99.0%

Monaco performs significantly better than New Zealand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NZ
5.1%
MC
2.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NZ
$49,591
MC
$288,002

Monaco performs significantly better than New Zealand across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

NZ
82.0 yrs
MC
86.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NZ
4.0
MC
2.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2008–2021), The World Factbook (2012). How we calculate this

Can you move from New Zealand to Monaco?

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

New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Monaco

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

Monaco passport holder visiting New Zealand

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Monaco?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Monaco has 55.7 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 Monaco safe for expats?

Monaco performs significantly better than New Zealand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Monaco is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in New Zealand.

How is healthcare in Monaco compared to New Zealand?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 86.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Monaco, compared to 36.1 in New Zealand. Monaco scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).

What language do they speak in Monaco?

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

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At a Glance

NZ MC
Population 5,324,700 38,341
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +64 +377
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 111 —