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Is Christchurch or Wellington better to live?
Results. So, it looks like Wellington beats Christchurch. It has more bars and restaurants, lots of entertainment and is in walking distance to pretty much everything. However, the weather is warmer in Christchurch, skiing is nearer and, when it comes to getting around, the terrain isn’t such a workout.
Which is the nicest part of New Zealand?
10 Best places to live in New Zealand
- Napier. Coming in at number two on our list is Napier.
- Rotorua. If you are looking for somewhere a bit different, Rotorua is definitely up there as one of the best places to live in New Zealand.
- Auckland.
- Tauranga/Mt Maunganui.
- Wellington.
- New Plymouth.
- Christchurch.
- Hamilton.
Where do most expats live in New Zealand?
Auckland
New Zealand’s bigger cities Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington are the preferred places for expats to settle-in. Yet, smaller towns like Dunedin and Napier also have their charm. Auckland is the largest Polynesian city and home to over 180 ethnicities, attracting expats with its booming commercial hub.
Is Auckland or Wellington cheaper to live in?
Cost of Living Comparison Between Auckland and Wellington You would need around 7,429.14NZ$ in Wellington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 7,600.00NZ$ in Auckland (assuming you rent in both cities).
Is Wellington a good place to live?
Wellington’s a great place to call home – and the locals won’t miss an opportunity to let you know – particularly if it’s a chance to have a dig at Auckland. Not even the lousy weather deters them – as many a local will tell you, you can’t beat Wellington on a good day.
Is Christchurch bigger than Auckland?
New Zealand’s most populous city is Auckland, with a population of 1.5 million in its urban area. On New Zealand’s South Island, the largest city is Christchurch, with a population of around 400,000 residents, making it the third-largest city in the country.
Is it worth living in Auckland or Wellington?
By global standards, both Wellington and Auckland have become pretty poor choices of places to live, because the cost of living is out of control in New Zealand cities. It makes me sad, because it is a major reason I probably will never return to New Zealand.
What is the difference between Christchurch and Auckland?
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital, and Auckland is the country’s largest city. Christchurch has been New Zealand’s construction hub for at least a decade due to the area having to rebuild after 2011’s devastating earthquake. What are we comparing? Our starting point is looking at the average annual salaries of each city.
Should I move to Christchurch or Auckland or Wellington?
Of the three cities while Auckland and Wellington don’t have terrible climates and a lot of the time have good climates Christchruch’s climate is still better and of the three cities it has the climate I like the best. Short driving times during non peak hours. You can get across one side of Christchurch to the other in about half an hour.
Why is Auckland no longer the capital of New Zealand?
Auckland was originally the capital of New Zealand but Wellington replaced it in 1865 suggesting a possible inferiority complex on Auckland’s part. Nobody likes to be demoted.