Moving to New Zealand from Suriname
What to Expect
Considering a move from Suriname to New Zealand? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Suriname to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Wellington averages 62°F vs 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Suriname to New Zealand.
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
- 122,506
- 85,289
- 73,846
- 70,412
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname generally does better on environment, though New Zealand leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
New Zealand performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand performs significantly better than Suriname across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paramaribo | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
View all months
| Month | Paramaribo | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) |
| Feb | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) |
| Apr | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) |
| May | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) |
| Sep | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) |
| Oct | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) |
| Dec | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service,
New Zealand National Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.
Suriname passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa Required
New Zealand passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa FreeData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
New Zealand performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Suriname?
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Suriname?
The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.
