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New Zealand
Australia
🇦🇺Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | New Zealand | Australia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 4 | 7 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $2,513 | $2,558 | New Zealand (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Christchurch ($2,225) | Adelaide ($2,398) | — |
| Best rated city | Christchurch (QoL 88) | Sydney (QoL 90) | — |
| Best value city | Christchurch | Adelaide | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | New Zealand | Australia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 27 | 23.4 | New Zealand |
| Safety | 87 | 81.9 | New Zealand |
| Quality of life | 87.8 | 87 | New Zealand |
| Internet | 85.3 | 86.3 | Australia |
| Healthcare | 85.3 | 85.6 | Australia |
| Climate | 55.8 | 80 | Australia |