Beginner's Guide To Australia : Cost Of Living
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This part of guide to emigrating to Australia looks at the cost of living in Australia...
By converting Australian prices back to your home currency, it's easy to come to the conclusion that it's a relatively cheap place to live. However, this is only really the case if you're spending money that you saved up before arriving in the country. Once you start living off the money you actually earn in Australia, you'll probably find that you're not as well off as you initially thought you would be, as you'll likely be earning less and being taxed more that you were in your home country.
Still, most find themselves in a better all round position after moving to Australia. It has some of the least expensive cities in the first world, despite also being ranked as one of the top countries in the world for quality of life. In particular, Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne, rate highly when expense and quality of life are cross-indexed.
On average, a family of four can expect to spend around $500 a month for rental or mortgage, though this will vary depending on whether youre living in a major city (in which case it will be higher) or in the provinces (in which case it will be lower). Utilities are also very affordable, with monthly electricity and water bills averaging at about $150 for both.
As for food, when compared to the US it costs around the same, but that's still 25 percent less than most countries in Europe; for a family of four, $700 would be a fair estimate for monthly outgoings on it. When you also consider that schools are free and healthcare is subsidized, you can see who Australia is such a popular destination with those looking to emigrate.
It's worth noting though that manufactured items (such as clothes, electronics and automobiles) cost more than you're probably used to, and that, despite petrol being well-priced, the larger than normal distances between locations (particularly outside of the major cities) mean that travel costs will likely be higher than they are now. Still, the cost differences on these aspects are outweighed by the savings elsewhere.
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