myvkee

Hi guys !

just wondering and confused between Sydney and Melbourne.
In terms of International Trade and Business (Export-Import), which is the best place ,Sydney or Melbourne ?

I'd like to make decision solely based on Employment and business opportunities between the two places and not any other factors.

Any comment is highly appreciated.

Ta
cheers:-)

Storini

Sydney is now effectively Australia's capital as far as international trade and business is concerned. When outside companies come to Oz with a view to setting up, they look round, see all the other ones that have set up there and do the same. It's a kind of network effect.

Melbourne still has lots of jobs though, and is Oz's media capital. Arguably, it has a higher quality of life for the person on an average or below average income (due to the lower house prices). For someone on a high income, they'd be similar I think.

myvkee

Many thanks Storini, initially i m looking for employment opportunities so from your comment it is clear that still Sydney should be priority as i m from international trade background and no connection with advertisement and media.

please correct me if i am wrong.

thanks again
cheers :-)

Storini

Regardless of what anyone (including me) says, you've got to do your own research for your particular circumstances. You should try http://www.seek.com.au/ and use various search criteria to establish what the opportunities really are in each place, and how the remuneration matches the local cost of living.

Good luck anyway!

JAJ

Melbourne is more of a manufacturing city than Sydney is. Sydney has the lead in services.

Both cities have a fairly broad base of employment available.

The main differences are:

- climate. Melbourne is drier in summer and colder/wetter in winter.
- restaurants, shopping, theatres, sporting events, Melbourne is better for all of these
- transport system is better in Melbourne (both roads and public transport)
- on the other hand, Melbourne doesn't have the Harbour and ocean beaches that Sydney has. Although it does have Port Phillip Bay and ocean beaches are not more than a few hours drive away.

Jeremy

CPW

Hhmm - I'm not really sure that I'd agree that Melbourne is better for restaurants, but I guess that's always going to be a matter of opinion. Shopping - that's not been my experience either, but I'm not one of the world's truly expert shoppers...

myvkee

many many thanks jeremy, CPW n storini ...really appreciate your opinion and comments. well open to any place that brings -u know whatever :-)

thanks again...cheers:-)