🙂🙃 The Pros and Cons of Living in New Zealand vs. USA, Canada, Australia, Europe... 

The geography of New Zealand was the most enchanting I have ever witnessed. Traveling by bus from Hamilton to Wellington was a real eye-opener. I swear, every twenty minutes we seemed to enter an entirely new and different ecosystem. The cuisine, the people, the tourist activities - everything is incredibly exciting and welcoming. The greatest gem of all though are the people! I had the most amazing experience noching on green lipped mussels with a group of new friends near the ocean one day. If I could immigrate there myself, I would have done so in a heartbeat. 1000/10 - cannot recommend highly enough!

In Canada we call our country and our people a “mosaic” rather than a “melting pot” because a mosaic allows each person to remain unique and individual, like a single tile in a mosaic, rather than being assimilated and “melted down” to become like everyone else. I think NZ is more of a mosaic too! ❤️🇳🇿🇨🇦

A great overview of NZ! Love to visit your vlogs and get all the info! 😍

Hello mate, welcome to NZ and pleased that you both like it here and are quite happy to promote NZ. Also pleased to be the third comment on your upload lol ... I have gone to and bookmarked your pocket guide website and will have a look around it later.

This was very detailed informative video. Very helpful. Thank you.

Regarding the weather. Depends on which part of New Zealand you live. In winter, sure, you can start off raining, or cloudy, then have it turn sunny, only to have it rain again. However in summer, my experience in the Hawkes Bay, Waikato and Manawatu/Whanganui regions, it tends to be long and hot dry summers. The housing thing is recent, but you're still right about it. I never thought about how expensive things like food were though. I'm living in London at the moment. I don't like the weather here, and preferred the weather back home. Even Wellington in summer has been better. But that's just me. Others may feel differently. I miss boysenberry icecream and feijoas (the food of the gods). The food scene maybe coloured by your experience in France, etc, as I've come across others that think really highly of the food scene in NZ. I suppose it depends on what you're after.

This video was very helpful,thanks Robin!!

Thank you for all your hard work I enjoyed your video.. never got bored 😊

Great video man...so informative🤝🏻🤘🏻

Good man. Im a kiwi and this is an honest and objective review. I love my country primarily because we are so removed from the rest of the world location wise.

so it seems to me its good for people who want to settle down and retire, quiet life style with laid back and friendly people.

Very informative video, I appreciate it man. How’s the IT market in NZ?

This was the video I was waiting for all these times. Good job robin.

I just saw that you reply to every single comment. How amazing is that. Kudos to you buddy.

Great video, thank you. Do you know if sales and marketing on the hospitality industry are needed (in a normal world without covid)?

Great video! Could you do a video explaining why you chose to live in New Zealand compared to Vancouver, Australia or USA? Thank you.Why do you prefer NZ?

Thanks for the video. We are starting to plan a 3 week holiday to NZ. I will watch more of your videos. Maybe the economy had changed to the USD exchange rate. Our research is showing that a 3 week holiday to NZ will cost about half of our 3 week holiday to Italy, France, and England in 2022. Right now 1 NZD is about 0.65 USD so our USD seems to go futher than compared to the Euro or GBP.

i just love how you say 'we'. We is us. You are therefore a Kiwi. Kudos

If you don't like changeable weather move to Marlborough. Weather always pretty good here.

very informative. The ease of starting a business is a big PLUS for me. This sure have decided me.

Hello Thank you for the information .I would like to ask how easy is to rent a home in NZ ? Are the estate agencies reliable ? What about the quality of the buildings and in general the houses ?

100% , from an American who has been living in NZ for 6 years now, the working life is an odd one. You'll find the workforce isn't overally ideal (which I think ties into your 'taking advantage of people criticism'). I think it's less that they're trying to take advantage of you and more likely that it's just an employee who has no idea what's going on. I've ping ponged around with different jobs (especially during covid) and training for most companies is like none existent. It's the wild west, you just kinda figure shit out. It's country ran by people sort of figuring shit out as they go and you'll find that really quickly when living here. As well as like Hospo industries in a time of like no backpackers is pretty shit - Kiwi's aren't good at hospo. So, just know that if you move here. If you love outdoors and are really good saving money, you'll love it. If you want to do anything after 5pm (pretty much everything closes at 5pm) and kind of expecting a certain caliber of service, this isn't going to be fun for you here - it's very expensive and boring, unless you're outdoorsy.

I've heard that many houses in NZ do not have adequate insulation. Is this a reason for concern? Many people recommend getting heated blankets for the winter but the lack of insulation still results in high electricity bills.

Thank you for your hard ward. ❤

Can you pls be specific..new zealand,Australia, america,canada and japan wish is better to reside in..in terms of income lifestyles and so on?

Thanks !! Any idea when borders could open for international students?

I wonder how is the tiny house community in New Zealand?... Thank you for all the info it really helped a lot

You say the housing situation is bad but from what i've seen with the money you earn from jobs you can affors to save up whereas here in spain it's imposible to save up because salaries are so low.

Super useful

Some agree, some don't. (Being a traveller to NZ for more than 8 times(totally more than 11 months) and visited almost 85% of cities in NZ in both North & South Island even Stewart Island.)

Love this! Where did you work when you were in Canada?

Where can I start to come here? Can someone give me some tips? I mostly have skills in quality and my girlfriend is skilled dialysis. Are these skills needed in new zealand?

Hello, how informative this video is. I want to ask you about business and tax in New Zealand; I have my own income from internet and I’m seriously thinking about move to New Zealand and settle in there. So, shall I pay taxes if I make money from other countries?

Thanks a million!

what about the cost to immigrate in NZ? in great lines i mean ,depends from which country you will immigrate or is no line between? (apart from the plane ticket)Thank s Romy.

Do the have tax on salary and how much? Can you help in this. Thanks

Sir plz rply is aus nd nz borders are open for each other

my wife is Chinese our son is 8 years old,we live in China.I have been away for 22 years .thinking of returning to NZ maybe next year. any advice on returning back to NZ?

Absolutely love NZ and the people

When will borders open for South African tourists to visit?

I have a few questions about New Zealand. One is it true that their are no snakes in the country? Two is it hard to get a permit residency there? Three Does New Zealand even have a military base or job type ? Is it true that right now New Zealand is close off to foreigners because of the pandemic?

This video made me wanna bite the cons and start packing :) except for the budget part, that's kind of hard to bite...

Great video! Where in NZ do you live?

Thank you so much sir!!! It was really really helpful... especially CONS. I have AIP in place for Masters in Health Science from EIT Napier. Due to COVID its on hold. Plz guide me if its still good to come to NZ for masters?

How are the vegan options in NZ??

The great thing of living in New Zealand 🇳🇿 is the friendly people no wild animals as such snakes, bears, lions etc etc

Even if there are cons, I still love New Zealand ✌️😎🇳🇿💖💐

Hello I have a question is 50k decent for an individual living in new zealand? Also I'm interested in studying biomedical engineer and starting a life there. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

Hello Do u still have vaccines mandatory?

So do you hold NZ citizenship or French citizenship ?

How much per month do you pay for internet in NZ?

If U R Born In France U Have 2 Visit The Little French Town Of Akaroa!..My Hubbys Birth Place!...All The Streets Have French Names and, There R French Restaurants!...Very Cold In The Winter!

Kia Ora !!!!!

LOL as an American it makes me laugh seeing a French person critique New Zealand's food.... all the food here in the US is hyper-processed, sugary garbage. --I'd do anything to get food as good as New Zealand's here!

Are people in newzealand outgoing like Australians or they are busy in their own lives

“If money is not a concern for you…” LOL!!!!

I hope to study here!! Sounds like the perfect place for me!

pretty bang on witb the pros and cons. The difference between NZ and elsewhere is much less now than what it used to be.. NZ is "catching up" to the rest of the world.... which for many ppl is a bad thing.

We are very welcoming but we draw the line of campers traveling in vans not picking up their ablutions on the ground. We are disgusted and horrified that people would leave this behind in our beautiful country.

Hello very good video! I have a question, dothe jobs payment covers being able to live well in NZ and form a family ? Me and my husband are thinking about migrate from Perú Thks!

Hilarious how he's so apologetic re: cons! So not French of him. YES, finally a non-foodie culture!!! Personally, I hated my experience in France & their obsession with food that completely conflicted with my palette. The weather sounds like home to me; we dress in layers for 4-season-in-a-day! & seems locally we've the same obsession with ecology as Kiwis. What?!? Haven't you heard about online shopping in 2020?!? The worst thing is poor internet & high rent prices!

Bros been here 10 years and still hasn’t even got a litttttle but if a kiwi accent. I always feared if I moved country I would lose my kiwi accent but I’ll be alright I guess. But he’s right, 90% of us a pretty chill and cool. Also agree with the expensive side to live here but it’s not to bad and the weather he got spot on 😂

The weather seems similar to Argentina, It must be the latitude.

Where are you based in New Zealand Robin 🇳🇿

Ice bar looks so cool to be an example for no night life in NZ 😂

There was no bakery in bulls it's bad I did not like bulls

I agree that New Zealand is expensive. For one thing there are no illegal immigrants to do the heavy lifting, The farm worker imported to the country have to be paid the minimum wage, $20 per hour. That's in contrast to Europe and the USA where many farm workers are illegal migrants. NZ is too far to travel to penetrate borders. NZ's are not happy to see farm workers explolited. NZ doesn't have easy trading relations. Up to 90% of food produced, fruit, meat and dairy produce is expoited. NZ could in fact feed 10 times it's population. Still, food is expensive and some produce is not grown. Eating grapes could be grown in much of the country but the only economical grapes are for wine. Wine is a profitable export item. Much of NZ businesses, banks, retail and insurance are dominated by Australian companies. NZ did once have a motor vehicle industry but it was abandoned when the government allowed free access to imported second hand vehicles. Japanes cars transfer easily to NZ and today NZ car ownership rates equal the US. Japanese second had cars dominate the roads and the people are happy with their imports. Housing is expensive, as in much of the world. So, NZ is a business, like any other.

To the point about "knowing your rights" and being able to stand up for them so as not to be taken advantage of - where might be a good place to become educated about these rights?

My dream country ❤️ I love NZ 🇳🇿 from India 🇮🇳 (currently in 🇸🇬 ) one day I will come to my 🥰NZ❤️

How long have you lived there ?? 😁😆

is that turangi new world

Disagree about the food con. There are amazing wineries, cafes, pastry shops up and down the the country. We are way past slapping a hotdog in a bun…

I guess there's a reason why he settled in new Zealand

Maori and British definitely didn't come together lol..but I got what you said ..great video!

Also, a con is that in NZ the gaming industry is terrible, if that's the field you work in. There are terrible education resources for learning how to make games professionally if you choose the uni route, hardly any NZ-based game design companies if any exist at all, and even just playing games you'll probably end up with more than one game from overseas being censored before you own it. You pretty much have to go down the indie developer path down here, and start everything up of your own dexterity. Come to think of it, there aren't many good NZ-based TV shows being creatively produced by NZ as a country. Most of the ones that are good typically don't even follow a standard storytelling format and act more like clip shows and sketch-based TV parodies.

A lot of pro’s I do not agree with food from restaurants it is amazing here maybe you did not find it yet and I am also here for 10 years. Also yes groceries are expensive but gas for your car is cheap compare to the Netherlands it cost double the price also tax is lower here 32% in NZ en 52% in the Netherlands. I do not have a car it is fine for me I walk and order groceries. The only nightlife is in Auckland and there are a lot of amazing clubs so I do not agree with you. Clothing is not hard I buy a lot online without any problem. Never had problems with consumer things maybe have been unlucky. Internet in the beginning was very bad with data limits but it came from far I have fibre and it is very fast and I am happy with it. House rental depends were you are living can be cheaper if you life in a small town. Earthquakes are not in Auckland and I am living in Christchurch and had in 1 year just one but it was very small.

Its called nepotism, and yes its true here in some ways.

This is a good video but a bit misleading. The healthcare isn't free. It's only free when you have an accident or when you are admitted to hospital. When seeing the dr or having an x ray that isn't because of acc you pay. If you need to see physical therapist or podiatrist or anything of that sort you need to pay. And it's expensive.

From a kiwi good explanation, especially with our night life clubs are rubbish, our drinking culture though definitely don't try to keep up with us unless your from Australia

CON-Having ships blown up by the French

You need to get out more,NZ has jumped up hugely in the food scene,no use staying home or going to your usual haunts.

If you are a millionaire you can afford living in Latin America,Australia,Europe, Japan and in New Zealand.

They should've called the bulls police the bullice >:(

Emergency is $360 if you are not PR!!! You had accident and was covered by ACC that is different! If u have stomach pain and going to emergency, brink your wallet.

New Zealand is a super liberal country.

cmon man why we gota atack new Zealand's food, pie and chips, or fish n chips on the beach is the greatest thing known to man

Wrong!!!!!! about the Internet Bro, do some further research.

NZ is the only place you can get milk from Bulls.

You're wrong about racism. New Zealand is very racist. Not for nothing do Maori sit at the bottom of every negative social statistic. This isn't an accident, something is going on and that something is racism. The rest of what you say is cool

All blacks or france??

Funny, I found the food in France disgusting.

New Zealand is no longer a desirable place to move to