Really confused......
Sep 16th 2009 | 11:38 pm
#16
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Re: Really confused......
Eh! My salary in the UK is about double the national average. If $120k - $150k is about double the national average in Oz, then are you saying I wouldn't be any better off? I don't understand this as the cost of living as I understand it is less if anything in Oz. Surely therefore if I earn £40k in the Uk, but earn £65k in Oz ($130,000), I must be better off 
Sep 17th 2009 | 12:48 pm
#17
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Re: Really confused......
Eh! My salary in the UK is about double the national average. If $120k - $150k is about double the national average in Oz, then are you saying I wouldn't be any better off? I don't understand this as the cost of living as I understand it is less if anything in Oz. Surely therefore if I earn £40k in the Uk, but earn £65k in Oz ($130,000), I must be better off My opinion is that Australia will not always be financially better, although for some it is, but it is a lifestyle choice.
Many people prefer to swap "£/$ richer lifestyle" for the "living lifestyle" that is available to those who want it.
Having said that though, there are also many that do live just for the $, and live quite comfortably.
Sep 17th 2009 | 1:54 pm
#18
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Re: Really confused......
Moving to Aus is definitely a lifestyle choice. If it's that what you want, then it's a fantastic place to be. If it's to live cheaply - you're going to be disappointed mate.
