Ireland vs New Zealand: A Cost of Living Showdown

The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton

Feb 17, 202616:07Business

It had been eight years since Michael was last in New Zealand - the country where he grew up before moving to Ireland in 2011. When he left, New Zealand felt significantly more expensive than Ireland. So when he returned...

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