I moved from the U.S. to New Zealand for love — now we make $132K/year

Phoebe Merrick met Reuben Sandoy when she was interning at a winery on Waiheke Island in New Zealand. They fell in love and Phoebe ended up moving to the island permanently. The couple lives on a combined income of $132,000 a year and just bought a house for about $630,000. While goods on Waiheke are expensive, Phoebe says that she feels happier paying a little extra for the opportunity to live amidst the natural beauty of the island.