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Living in Russell (Bay of Islands)

New Zealand · temperate

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Russell (Bay of Islands) is a tiny hamlet of roughly 800 people with both the sea and mountains close by in New Zealand. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,400. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for swimming, diving, quiet days.

Il servizio sanitario pubblico (5/5) è più solido del privato: qui l’assicurazione è un extra, non una necessità. È uno dei posti dove vivere fuori rete è davvero praticabile, sia per legge sia per spazio.

At a glance

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People
~800
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Cost / mo
~$2,400
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Climate
temperate
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
3/5
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Walkable
2/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
5/5Great mineral water

Who tends to love Russell (Bay of Islands)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare3/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable2/5
🚌 Transit2/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · counted on OpenStreetMap
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 6 µg/m³
🚰 Water5/5 · Great mineral water
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+43%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business4/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionStrong
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding1/5
✈️ Airport2/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +43% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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