Moving to New Zealand from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara 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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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
NZ
$48,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
NZ
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
NZ
3.4

New Zealand performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from New Zealand?

Usually fine from major cities in New Zealand. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in New Zealand?

The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH NZ
Population 652,271 5,053,004
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +64
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 111