They say money can’t buy happiness but it seems a salary of US$128,844 (NZ$178,328) will do the trick for New Zealanders. In that study, researchers looked at data from 1.7 million people and cross-referenced their earnings and life satisfaction. Dmitrii Shironosov/123RF A global survey has found that New Zealanders would need to earn US$128,844 (NZ$178,328) to reach Purdue University’s “happiness premium”. Thirty-seven percent of people aged 18 years or older rated their overall life satisfaction very highly (a rating of 9 or 10). Secure, warm and healthy housing was a basic need that significantly contributed to life satisfaction, he said.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2021 21:36 UTC