Moving to Vermont from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 32.1% more expensive than New Zealand overall. A NZ$128,326 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly $86,613 in Vermont 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 Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$128,326 → $86,613
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 18.5% more
Groceries
pay 43.5% more
Transportation
pay 5.3% less
Housing
pay 49.3% more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 23.1% 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 Vermont.
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
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- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vermont compared to New Zealand.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vermont performs significantly better than New Zealand across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
New Zealand performs better than Vermont across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Vermont 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 Vermont 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 | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°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 Vermont than New Zealand?
On average Vermont is around 15% pricier than New Zealand, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Budget about $21,653 for 3 months in Vermont (based on a NZ$128,326 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Vermont?
From major Vermont cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Zealand and Vermont are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to New Zealand?
Vermont performs significantly better than New Zealand across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Vermont?
The official language in Vermont is English. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
