Odd Things weve learnt about NZ

A couple of things about NZ.

(1) The wages are much lower then the UK, we will lose about 40% of our salaries now for the same roles.

(2) The cost of living is high it is not cheap there as all goods are imported the same as the UK, and you earn less.

(3) Rent is cheap, but the rental market is a joke, most properties you would not want to live in, the higher end of the market which would give you a similar property to the UK would be about 1200NZ$ per month about £450/500...approximate figures.

(4) There is no free banking they charge you for everything you do and have with them...including overdrafts...each month they charge you for even having the account at all....

(5) The taxes are lower...

(6) You don't have to have Car insurance....sweet.

(7) There is no NHS, you pay to see the doctor and for prescriptions / medicines....

(8) You can keep your UK accounts for two years and your UK credit cards for 2 years as well after that you must close the UK or the NZ accounts.

(9) Employment law is not as safe as in the UK, your not protected as well as you are here.

(10) The minimum wage is $12.50 cents (£4.25)

Makes you think huh, why leave the security of the UK behind for less....you really need to think about why....its a toughie.