Ireland vs New Zealand: A Cost of Living Showdown

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 for a three-week family trip, he decided to do what any personal finance nerd would do… he kept a money diary. This episode breaks down his experiences with spending in New Zealand and whether his long-held assumptions about the cost of living in both countries still hold true. Show Notes: Join the newsletter: This episode has been sponsored by KennCo Insurance . KennCo Underwriting Ltd T/A KennCo Insurance is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

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Ireland vs New Zealand: A Cost of Living Showdown is an episode from The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton.

This episode is 16:07 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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