Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in Oceania (Under $2,000/month, 2026)

New Zealand ranks #1 for international medical graduates in Oceania with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 79/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

2 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇳🇿

New Zealand

Score: 79/100
Visa Accessibility
89
Salary Potential
38
Path to PR
80
View New Zealand guideAustralia vs New Zealand
#2🇦🇺

Australia

Score: 74/100
Visa Accessibility
89
Salary Potential
65
Path to PR
50
View Australia guideAustralia vs New Zealand

How we rank

Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.

Other budgets

International Medical Graduates in Oceania ($2,000-$4,000/month)International Medical Graduates in Oceania ($4,000+/month)

International Medical Graduates in other regions

EuropeLatin AmericaSoutheast AsiaEast AsiaMiddle East & Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Get our newsletter

Weekly visa updates, cost-of-living data, and destination insights. No spam.

Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in Oceania (Under $2,000/month) | LottaLingo