The world's top cities offering the best quality of life
A report by Mercer Consulting
10 June 2008:
Vienna and Geneva are the best cities in the world as far as quality of life is concerned, says Mercer Consulting in a survey published in June 2008. Vancouver (Canada) and Auckland (New Zealand) are placed fourth and fifth respectively, followed by three German cities: Düsseldorf, Munich and Frankfurt. Tokyo, London and Madrid are all outside the top 25. Overall, Baghdad is, not surprisingly, the lowest ranking city in the survey.
Attention all Kiwis
Now's the time to come back home
There are lots of great reasons to return to good old New Zealand. Here are just a few of them...
The salary gap is closing
With the skills shortage in New Zealand, employers have had no choice but to pay more. Take a look below for the base salary you can expect to earn in Auckland.
| Role | Permanent Salary per Annum $NZ | Contract Rate per Hour $NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Financial accountant 6yrs+ | 90k+ | $55+ |
| Regional manager | $125 - 180k | $85 - 160 |
| HR consultant | $65k - 90k | $40 - 80 |
| Business analyst | $75 - 90k | $60 - 75 |
| Systems administrator | $70 - 100k | $70 - 90 |
| Operations manager | $70 - 120k | N/A |
| Brand manager | $80 - 100k | $40 - 55 |
| Communications manager | $80 - 110k | $35 - 60 |
If you can't see your job title, or you want a list of comparative salary expectations in Wellington, click here.
On top of this, you can now look forward to four week's paid annual leave PLUS regular Kiwisaver contributions from your employer.
The cost of living is way lower
When it comes to the cost of living, other major world cities simply don't come close *.
| City | Country | Cost of Living Index |
|---|---|---|
| London | United Kingdom | 126.3 |
| Tokyo | Japan | 122.1 |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 119.4 |
| New York | United States | 100 |
| Dublin | Ireland | 99.6 |
| Paris | France | 101.4 |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | 92.2 |
| Sydney | Australia | 94.9 |
| Auckland | New Zealand | 73.9 |
| Wellington | New Zealand | 71.8 |
