New Zealand

Queenstown

#4 Top 5 cities

Queenstown is exceptionally attractive for lifestyle and scenery, but long-term expat life is complicated by high prices and a tourism-driven economy.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C aΕΎ 22°C

Night: -1°C aΕΎ 10°C

Climate

Cooler alpine climate with a more distinct winter and a pleasant drier summer.

Distance to the sea

70 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 9/10
Housing cost 1/10
Food cost 3/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 9/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Creatives
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +International environment
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality