Expat life is best in New Zealand, says survey

The country has one of the lowest average property prices at £105,750 and low costs for food, drink and fuel. It also has a favourable tax regime with the highest band at 39%, significantly lower than its neighbour Australia’s 50%, according to ALIL. In ALIL’s cost of living scorecard, New Zealand was followed by South Africa, Florida, Dubai and Canada, while the UK rated eighth of the 14 countries. France is the most expensive country, followed by Hong Kong, Spain, New York and Singapore. New Zealand also takes the top spot for the best quality of life, mainly due to its low crime ra...