Moving to Nebraska from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Nebraska? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand to Nebraska, you would find that Nebraska is 18.8% more expensive than New Zealand overall. A NZ$130,152 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly $78,435 in Nebraska to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Zealand and Nebraska.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$130,152 → $78,435
To maintain the same standard of living in Nebraska
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 15.2% more
Groceries
pay 29.7% more
Transportation
pay 13.7% less
Housing
pay 36.0% more
Childcare
pay 62.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.0% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from New Zealand to Nebraska.
people moved from New Zealand to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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New Zealand
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nebraska compared to New Zealand.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
New Zealand performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Zealand performs better than Nebraska across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Nebraska performs significantly better than New Zealand across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
New Zealand performs better than Nebraska across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 42°/20°F (6°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 85°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 51°/28°F (11°/-2°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 35°/14°F (1.9°/-10.1°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 40°/18°F (4.5°/-7.8°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 52°/28°F (11.3°/-2.3°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 64°/39°F (17.9°/3.8°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 84°/61°F (29.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 89°/66°F (31.7°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 87°/64°F (30.4°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 79°/53°F (25.9°/11.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 66°/41°F (18.8°/4.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 50°/28°F (10.2°/-2.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 37°/16°F (2.9°/-8.7°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
New Zealand passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nebraska than New Zealand?
On average Nebraska is around 5% pricier than New Zealand, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Nebraska?
Budget about $19,609 for 3 months in Nebraska (based on a NZ$130,152 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Nebraska?
From major Nebraska cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Zealand and Nebraska are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Nebraska compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand performs better than Nebraska across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Nebraska compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Lincoln is 63°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Lincoln receives around 28.9 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Nebraska?
The official language in Nebraska is English. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
